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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Mission Definition and Specification Template |
| 3 | +parent: Templates and Checklists |
| 4 | +layout: default |
| 5 | +lang: en |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +# Templates and Checklists |
| 9 | +{: .no_toc } |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +> If you need more information about how to fill in this template, read the accompanying [guide]({{site.url}}/how-tos/define-mission-specs.md). |
| 12 | +> |
| 13 | +> This template includes writing instructions and boilerplate text that you can customize, use as-is, or completely replace with your own text. This text is indicated in {curly brackets}. Make sure you replace the placeholders with your own text. |
| 14 | +
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| 15 | +# Mission Definition and Specification Template |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Mission Definition |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### Mission Objective |
| 20 | +> Describe the primary purpose of the mission (e.g., Earth observation, communication, technology demonstration, etc.) |
| 21 | +
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| 22 | +### Mission Justification |
| 23 | +> Explain why this mission is needed and its potential impact. |
| 24 | +
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| 25 | +### Mission Constraints |
| 26 | +- Size: {e.g., 1U, 3U CubeSat} |
| 27 | +- Power: {e.g., Maximum power consumption in watts} |
| 28 | +- Mass: {e.g., Maximum weight in kg} |
| 29 | +- Orbit: {e.g., LEO, SSO, altitude, inclination} |
| 30 | +- Lifetime: {Expected mission duration} |
| 31 | +- Budget: {Estimated cost and funding sources} |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +## Mission Specification |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### Payload Specification |
| 36 | +- Payload Type: {e.g., Camera, APRS, Sensor} |
| 37 | +- Payload Capabilities: {e.g., Image resolution, data rate, frequency range} |
| 38 | +- Data Requirements: {e.g., Storage, transmission needs} |
| 39 | +- Environmental Tolerance: {e.g., Radiation, temperature range} |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +### Subsystems Requirements |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +#### Command and Data Handling (C&DH) |
| 44 | +- Processor: {Specify processing unit} |
| 45 | +- Data Storage: {Specify memory capacity} |
| 46 | +- Communication Interface: {e.g., UART, SPI, I2C} |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +#### Communication |
| 49 | +- Frequency Band: {e.g., UHF, VHF, S-band} |
| 50 | +- Transmission Power: {e.g., in watts} |
| 51 | +- Data Rate: {e.g., kbps, Mbps} |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +#### Power System |
| 54 | +- Solar Panel Configuration: {e.g., Deployable, body-mounted} |
| 55 | +- Battery Capacity: {Specify in mAh} |
| 56 | +- Power Budget: {Distribution across subsystems} |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +#### Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) |
| 59 | +- Stabilization Method: {e.g., Magnetorquers, reaction wheels} |
| 60 | +- Pointing Accuracy: {Specify in degrees} |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +#### Thermal Control |
| 63 | +- Thermal Protection: {e.g., MLI, radiators} |
| 64 | +- Operating Temperature Range: {Specify in °C} |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +### Ground Segment |
| 67 | +- Ground Station Location(s): {Specify location} |
| 68 | +- Uplink and Downlink Capabilities: {Frequency, power, antenna type} |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +## Verification and Testing |
| 71 | +- Environmental Testing: {e.g., Vibration, thermal vacuum} |
| 72 | +- Functional Testing: {e.g., Subsystem integration tests} |
| 73 | +- Operational Simulations: {e.g., End-to-end mission simulation} |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## See also |
| 76 | +- [Related Documentation](#) |
| 77 | +- [External Resources](#) |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | + |
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