Reducing Space Mission Cost

Author : James R. Wertz,Wiley Larson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 617 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0792340213

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Reducing Space Mission Cost by James R. Wertz,Wiley Larson Pdf

Reducing Space Mission Cost is the first complete treatment of the technology, process, and problems in the most critical areas of modern spaceflight. The demand to reduce cost is unrelenting. This pioneering book addresses all aspects of this problem, including: Technology and processes for reducing cost Cost reduction in mission engineering, spacecraft design, manufacture, launch, and operations Implementation methods and problems The price of reducing cost 10 detailed case studies of what works in practice in: Science missions Interplanetary probes Communications spacecraft Test and Applications missions Beginning on the inside front cover, this book provides real cost data on a variety of missions, systems, and subsystems. According to the authors: `Reducing mission cost is hard enough if you know what the real costs are, and virtually impossible if you don't.' This book challenges traditional methods, yet recognizes that all space programs are run to minimize cost within the rules under which they are built and flown. It provides practical recipes for reducing cost in both new and ongoing missions and discusses what works, what government can do to help, and what methods intended to reduce cost may be counterproductive and unintentionally increase cost. As shown on the inside rear cover, the case studies described in the book have reduced total mission cost by 80% to more than 90% with respect to projections by traditional cost methods. This book is a follow-on to the now standard text and reference, Space Mission Analysis and Design, also edited by Drs. Wertz and Larson. It is required reading for professionals, students, and managers in astronautics or space sciences and managers or scientists involved in space experiments. This book shows that reducing space mission cost, without reducing reliability, is as possible as it is important for the future of space exploration.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Joint Committee on Technology for Space Science and Applications of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board and the Space Studies Board
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309058292

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Reducing the Costs of Space Science Research Missions by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Joint Committee on Technology for Space Science and Applications of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board and the Space Studies Board Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Cost Growth in NASA Earth and Space Science Missions
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309157377

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Controlling Cost Growth of NASA Earth and Space Science Missions by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Cost Growth in NASA Earth and Space Science Missions Pdf

Cost and schedule growth is a problem experienced by many types of projects in many fields of endeavor. Based on prior studies of cost growth in NASA and Department of Defense projects, this book identifies specific causes of cost growth associated with NASA Earth and space science missions and provides guidance on how NASA can overcome these specific problems. The recommendations in this book focus on changes in NASA policies that would directly reduce or eliminate the cost growth of Earth and space science missions. Large cost growth is a concern for Earth and space science missions, and it can be a concern for other missions as well. If the cost growth is large enough, it can create liquidity problems for NASA's Science Mission Directorate that in turn cause cost profile changes and development delays that amplify the overall cost growth for other concurrent and/or pending missions. Addressing cost growth through the allocation of artificially high reserves is an inefficient use of resources because it unnecessarily diminishes the portfolio of planned flights. The most efficient use of resources is to establish realistic budgets and reserves and effective management processes that maximize the likelihood that mission costs will not exceed reserves. NASA is already taking action to reduce cost growth; additional steps, as recommended herein, will help improve NASA's mission planning process and achieve the goal of ensuring frequent mission opportunities for NASA Earth and space science.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NASA:31769000529894

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Space Program Payload Costs and Their Possible Reduction by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jiun-Jih Miau,Richard Holdaway
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401593953

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Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations by Jiun-Jih Miau,Richard Holdaway Pdf

Reducing the cost of space program interests people more and more nowadays due to the concerns of budget limitation and commercialization of space technology. The Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations bring together papers contributed by the authors representing the research organizations, academic institutions and commercial sectors of 10 countries around the world. The papers encompass the subject areas in mission planning and operation, TT&C systems, mission control centers, and mini and small satellite support, highlighting the issues concerned by the researchers and engineers involved in a wide range of space programs and space industries.

Author : Wiley J. Larson,James Richard Wertz
Publisher : Kluwer Academic Pub
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792319982

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Space Mission Analysis and Design by Wiley J. Larson,James Richard Wertz Pdf

The second edition of Space Mission Analysis and Design continues the tradition of emphasizing the process of mission design established by the first edition. Process tables are now included for all elements of the design activity. The quick-reference tables of important mission design parameters have been expanded to six pages on the inside rear cover. Numerous data tables have been expanded and updated, including space computers and a new presentation of satellite lifetimes. New sections have been added on defining the overall mission concept, subject trades, guidance and navigation, and applying the mission analysis and design process to reduce cost and risk in later programme stages. The material on mission analysis, space payloads, spacecraft subsystems, and launch systems has been substantially revised. This book remains an invaluable tool for the concept exploration process and is required reading for anyone involved in this process for unmanned space missions.

Author : George Kuttickal Chacko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : CORNELL:31924003984626

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Reducing the Cost of Space Transportation by George Kuttickal Chacko Pdf

Author : Daryl G. Boden,Wiley J. Larson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Pub
Page : 699 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0070063826

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Cost-effective Space Mission Operations by Daryl G. Boden,Wiley J. Larson Pdf

This text describes the relationship between mission opera- tions and the other elements of the space mission. It defines the process that translates mission objectives and requirements into a viable mission operations concept. It describes how interplanetary, international, microsatellite, and crewed missions operate.

Author : Gael Squibb,Daryl Boden,Wiley Larson
Publisher : Learning Solutions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-30
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 0073313211

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LSC CPS1 () : LSC CPS1 (Gen use) Cost Effective Space Mission Operations by Gael Squibb,Daryl Boden,Wiley Larson Pdf

Cost-Effective Space Mission Operations, Second Edition describes the relationship between mission operations and the other elements of the space mission as well as specific operations tasks. This book defines a process that helps the mission operations manager translate mission objectives and requirements into a viable mission operations concept. The mission operations manager must develop this operations concept early enough, during concept exploration, so that the project manager can trade the future cost of operations against current development costs. Written for professionals and students involved in systems engineering and operations in space, this book is valuable for program managers, mission operations managers, spacecraft engineers and designers, project scientists and operators. Cost-Effective Space Mission Operations includes detailed descriptions of thirteen mission operations functions, provides a process for developing a mission operations concept, and describes a model for evaluating the cost and complexity of an operations system. The book also covers how to conduct routine, launch and early-orbit, and special operations, as well as how to operate interplanetary, international, microsatellite, and crewed missions.

Author : National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on Capitalizing on Science, Technology, and Innovation: An Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Program--Phase II
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309306591

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SBIR at the Department of Defense by National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy,Committee on Capitalizing on Science, Technology, and Innovation: An Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Program--Phase II Pdf

Created in 1982 through the Small Business Innovation Development Act, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program remains the nation's single largest innovation program for small business. The SBIR program offers competitive awards to support the development and commercialization of innovative technologies by small private-sector businesses. At the same time, the program provides government agencies with technical and scientific solutions that address their different missions. SBIR at the Department of Defense considers ways that the Department of Defense SBIR program could work better in addressing the congressional objectives for the SBIR program to stimulate technological innovation, use small businesses to meet federal research and development (R & D) needs, foster and encourage the participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, and increase the private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal R&D. An earlier report, An Assessment of the Small Business Innovation Research Program at the Department of Defense, studied how the SBIR program has stimulated technological innovation and used small businesses to meet federal research and development needs. This report builds on the previous one, with a revised survey of SBIR companies. SBIR at the Department of Defense revisits some case studies from the 2009 study and develops new ones, and interviews agency managers and other stakeholders to provide a second snapshot of the program's progress toward achieving its legislative goals.

Author : Joel S. Greenberg
Publisher : AIAA
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Aerospace industries
ISBN : 160086449X

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Economic Principles Applied to Space Industry Decisions by Joel S. Greenberg Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Astronautics and civilization
ISBN : UCR:31210024829515

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Reducing Launch Operations Costs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Howard E. McCurdy
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801872877

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Faster, Better, Cheaper by Howard E. McCurdy Pdf

“This excellent summary of an important part of NASA’s history is recommended for all readers.” —Choice In Faster, Better, Cheaper: Low-Cost Innovation in the U.S. Space Program, Howard E. McCurdy examines NASA’s recent efforts to save money while improving mission frequency and performance. McCurdy details sixteen missions undertaken as the twentieth century drew to a close—including an orbit of the moon, deployment of three space telescopes, four Earth-orbiting satellites, two rendezvous with comets and asteroids, and a test of an ion propulsion engine—which cost less than the sum traditionally spent on a single, conventionally planned planetary mission. He shows how these missions employed smaller spacecraft and cheaper technology to undertake less complex and more specific tasks in outer space. While the technological innovation and space exploration approach that McCurdy describes is still controversial, the historical perspective on its disappointments and triumphs points to ways of developing “faster, better, and cheaper” as a management manifesto. “Readers interested in either the management or economics of complex organizations will find a wealth of material in this well-written exposition. Fans of space travel, like the author himself, will also enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s operation.” —Enterprise and Society

Author : Berndt Feuerbacher,Heinz Stoewer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540299707

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Utilization of Space by Berndt Feuerbacher,Heinz Stoewer Pdf

Describes the various fields of application of astronautics and the underlying technology. Written on a level understandable for non-specialists. Provides an outlook on the future of this fascinating field.

Author : Stefano Speretta
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3848437708

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Design Solutions for Low-Cost Space Missions by Stefano Speretta Pdf

Spacecrafts has always been seen as extremely expensive systems and this was true until the only customers in the space market were governative agencies. In the last years more and more istitution started focusing on reducing the cost of space missions. This book proposes new and innovative solutions to design and build low cost systems. The goal is to still achieve a high reliability systems but trying to limit their cost. Several solutions are proposed, from component to sub-system and system level. A practical implementation of the proposed solutions is also presented to show the advantages of the new approaches proposed.