Lecture 25: Mission Operations

Date: 09.12.2024 Lecturer: Thomas Zurbuchen Reading Ass: 12.3, 29 Summaries: lecture cancelled

Content Summary:

• Mission Operations: Involves all activities from planning to termination, integrating people, hardware, and software.
• Key Functions: Spacecraft/Launch Operations, Payload Operations, Ground Operations, and Mission Management.
• Life Cycle: Design, Execution, and Termination phases.
• Core Processes: Planning, Real-time Operations, Testing, and Data Processing.
• Support: Includes management, engineering, data, infrastructure, and software.
• Focus: Continuous improvement and readiness through documentation and reviews.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the essentials of mission planning, execution, and satellite command and control.
• Acquire knowledge in real-time satellite monitoring, anomaly detection, and orbital adjustment strategies.
• Understand the intricacies of payload operations, data acquisition, and quality assurance processes.
• Learn about the importance of end-of-life operations, deorbit strategies, and the role of international collaboration in mission operations.