The Space Mission & Analysis Design Process

Microcosm's Space Mission Analysis and Design (SMAD) process is discussed in detail in the first four chapters of the Space Mission Analysis and Design book. The SMAD process is a broad outline of how to go about meeting the mission requirements at minimum cost and risk. This process is typically tailored to meet the needs of specific missions or studies. The following figure is the top level SMAD process.


The Space Mission Analysis & Design Process (Wertz, 1999)


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