Journal of Aeronautics & Aerospace Engineering
Open Access
ISSN: 2168-9792
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ISSN: 2168-9792
+44-20-4587-4809
Donder ED
Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy,
Uccle
Belgium
Research Article
Services for Space Mission Support Within The ESA Space Situational Awareness Space Weather Service Network
Author(s): Donder ED, Crosby N, Kruglanski M, Andries J, Devos A, Perry C, Borries C, Martini D, Glover A and Luntama JPDonder ED, Crosby N, Kruglanski M, Andries J, Devos A, Perry C, Borries C, Martini D, Glover A and Luntama JP
Spacecraft operations are by nature complex and every satellite's operational environment poses a range of potential risks, often a unique combination for a given orbit. The implications of interruptions of operations, data transfer and service provision, are serious, both in terms of cost and capability, thus it is imperative to mitigate against all operational risks to the fullest extent possible. In the frame of its Space Situational Awareness (SSA) programme, the European Space Agency (ESA) is establishing a Space Weather Service Network to support end-users, in a wide range of affected sectors, in mitigating the effects of space weather on their systems, reducing costs and improving reliability. This service network is currently in a test and validation phase and encourages user engagement and feedback. The network is organised around five Expert Service Centres (ESCs) focusi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2168-9792.1000180