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Mission Operations

The Mission Operations department fulfills the project related operational tasks associated with manned and unmanned space missions including

• Mission operations are prepared for
  • Satellite missions in low-Earth orbit (LEO) – scientific, commercial and security-relevant applications (earth observation)
  • Satellite missions in geostationary orbit (GEO) – commercial and security-relevant applications (communications)
  • Satellite missions in medium-Earth orbit (MEO) – commercial and security-relevant applications (navigation)
  • Human space flight missions (ISS) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) – scientific and technology applications (research under microgravity conditions)
•  Development of software applications
  • Mission plannning technology
  • Mission control system
• Training
  • Qualification of operations staff
  • Internships for university graduates
  • Spacecraft Operations Course for external interested parties