In space, there is no up. MSI-ORI defines a single, physics-aligned orientation system so every map, vehicle, and habitat agrees which way is which. A "Universal Axes". Orientation Without Ambiguity. Spinward. Antispinward. Coreward. Rimward. One vocabulary for all worlds.
Orientation conventions vary wildly between aerospace agencies, navigation systems, and planetary maps. “Up,” “north,” and “forward” are often defined by habit rather than physics.
MSI-ORI-1.0 defines orientation using gravity, rotation, and motion — not cartographic tradition. The same rules apply on Earth, in orbit, and on other worlds.
MSI orientation replaces ambiguous labels with a consistent, body-relative system usable across spacecraft, planets, and rotating habitats.
MSI-ORI enables interoperability across Earth-based systems and future space infrastructure.