1. Space Mission Analysis
Dr. Andrew Ketsdever

2. Space Mission Design Advantages of Space Global perspective
Clear view of the heavens
Free-fall environment
Abundant resources
Final frontier

3. Space Mission Design
Many different types of design processes, which do we use?
All, or maybe none of them! All attempt to solve basic problem of optimizing performance, cost, and time
Just depends on what you’re trying to accomplish (must consider project goals, constraints, background of group solving, etc)

4. System Engineering Process
A System:
An integrated composite of people, products, and processes that provide a capability to satisfy a stated need or objective
Defense Acquisition University, “System Engineering Fundamentals”

5. Systems Engineering
The System Engineering Process covers the development, manufacturing, verification, testing, operations, and disposal of a system

6. C3
Subject
Orbit and
Constellation
Operations
Space Element
Ground
Element
Launch Element

7. Space Mission Design Process

8. FireSat (SMAD Example)

9. FireSat Objectives

10. FireSat Functional Requirements

11. FireSat Operational Requirements

12. FireSat Constraints
Constraint

13. Analysis of Alternatives

14. Analysis of Alternatives

16. FireSat Mission Summary