ECSS-E-ST-70C, SPACE ENGINEERING: GROUND SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS (31-JUL-2008)

ECSS-E-ST-70C, SPACE ENGINEERING: GROUND SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS (31-JUL-2008)., Ground systems and operations are key elements of a space system and play an essential role in achieving mission success. Mission success is defined here as the achievement of the target mission objectives as expressed in terms of the quantity, quality and availability of delivered mission products and services within a given cost envelope. Mission success requires successful completion of a long and complex process covering the definition, design, production, verification, validation, post‐launch operations and post operational activities, involving both ground segment and space segment elements. It involves technical activities, as well as human and financial resources, and encompasses the full range of space engineering disciplines. Moreover it necessitates a close link with the design of the space segment in order to ensure proper compatibility between these elements of the complete space system.