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Definition

Concept of Operations

ConOps

A document describing how a system will be used from the user's perspective. Covers operational scenarios, mission timeline, ground segment operations, and contingency procedures.

Related terms

Bus

The structural and functional core of a spacecraft that houses and supports the payload and all subsystems. Includes pow...

Budget (Mass/Power/Link)

An accounting of resource allocation across spacecraft subsystems with margins. Mass budgets track weight, power budgets...

Controlled Unclassified InformationCUI

Information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls per law, regulation, or government-wide policy, but is ...

Critical Design ReviewCDR

A phase gate review that evaluates the detailed design to ensure it satisfies the requirements and can proceed to fabric...

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