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Cost-Effective Space Mission Operations

This course introduces the space mission development from the space operators point-of-view.  Often ignored until later in the development cycle, this mission operator perspective allows the development of a cost effective mission across all mission elements. 

Course Objectives

This course provides the participant with the processes, tools, and data to operate space systems better and more cost effectively. It puts the participant in the position of a mission operations manager who is responsible for the early planning of mission operations, designing the mission operations system, and conducting daily operations. The course defines a process that helps the participant translate mission objectives and requirements into a viable operations concept.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Space Mission Functions
• Operations Concept Development
• Operations Complexity
• Autonomy and Automation
• Data Processing
• Launch and Early Orbit (L&EO) Operations
• Communications Architecture
• Ground Systems
• Spacecraft Anomalies
• Interplanetary and International Mission Operations
• Microsatellite and Human Space Mission Operations

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Who Should Attend

This course is intended for professionals and students involved in space systems engineering and space operations, including program managers, mission operations managers, spacecraft engineers and designers, project scientists, and operators. Emphasis is placed on developing the operations concept early in the mission design when trades with other mission elements are possible.

Course Materials

Each student will receive

• a copy of the course text, Cost-Effective Space Mission Operations
• a complete set of course notes