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As NASA’s Constellation Program brings us closer to returning
to the moon and exploring Mars and beyond, it is vital that consistency
in design is maintained across the multiple projects of Constellation
that support these exploration missions. Design requirements for subsystems
on the launch, crew and lander vehicles must be consistent to ensure
compatibility across all systems.
To help maintain consistency among subsystems, NASA’s Glenn
Research Center is providing key support to the lead Systems Engineering
and Integration (SE&I) Office at Johnson Space Center. Glenn’s
System Engineering Group and Analysis Teams also partner with Marshall
Space Flight Center, Kennedy Space Center and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
in this effort.
Glenn’s Constellation Program SE&I Office is responsible
for maintaining consistency within the following subsystems:
- Electrical Power: provides support
to all other critical subsystems essential for mission success.
- Communications: assures the transfer
of vital mission data between vehicles and ground support and
astronaut voice connections.
- Flight Performance: assures that
the launch vehicles and crew can achieve flight objectives
through analysis of performance, design, propulsion, operations
and guidance.
Performing systems engineering will ensure that
all the necessary components required for future exploration missions
will interact correctly in space. Glenn’s SE&I work will
increase the safety of the astronauts and their equipment as they
perform space walks and complete other important activities during
space travel. |
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