Mission Definition and Specification Template
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Mission Definition and Specification Template
Mission Definition
Mission Objective
Describe the primary purpose of the mission (e.g., Earth observation, communication, technology demonstration, etc.)
Mission Justification
Explain why this mission is needed and its potential impact.
Mission Constraints
- Size: {e.g., 1U, 3U CubeSat}
- Power: {e.g., Maximum power consumption in watts}
- Mass: {e.g., Maximum weight in kg}
- Orbit: {e.g., LEO, SSO, altitude, inclination}
- Lifetime: {Expected mission duration}
- Budget: {Estimated cost and funding sources}
Mission Specification
Payload Specification
- Payload Type: {e.g., Camera, APRS, Sensor}
- Payload Capabilities: {e.g., Image resolution, data rate, frequency range}
- Data Requirements: {e.g., Storage, transmission needs}
- Environmental Tolerance: {e.g., Radiation, temperature range}
Subsystems Requirements
Command and Data Handling (C&DH)
- Processor: {Specify processing unit}
- Data Storage: {Specify memory capacity}
- Communication Interface: {e.g., UART, SPI, I2C}
Communication
- Frequency Band: {e.g., UHF, VHF, S-band}
- Transmission Power: {e.g., in watts}
- Data Rate: {e.g., kbps, Mbps}
Power System
- Solar Panel Configuration: {e.g., Deployable, body-mounted}
- Battery Capacity: {Specify in mAh}
- Power Budget: {Distribution across subsystems}
Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS)
- Stabilization Method: {e.g., Magnetorquers, reaction wheels}
- Pointing Accuracy: {Specify in degrees}
Thermal Control
- Thermal Protection: {e.g., MLI, radiators}
- Operating Temperature Range: {Specify in °C}
Ground Segment
- Ground Station Location(s): {Specify location}
- Uplink and Downlink Capabilities: {Frequency, power, antenna type}
Verification and Testing
- Environmental Testing: {e.g., Vibration, thermal vacuum}
- Functional Testing: {e.g., Subsystem integration tests}
- Operational Simulations: {e.g., End-to-end mission simulation}