Space Mission Analysis and Design

List of Authors. preface. <strong>1.</strong> The Space Mission Analysis and Design Process. <strong>2.</strong> Mission Characterization. <strong>3.</strong> Mission Evaluation. <strong>4.</strong> Requirements Definition. <strong>5.</strong> Space Mission Geometry. <strong>6.</strong> Introduction to Astrodynamics. <strong>7.</strong> Orbit and Constellation Design. <strong>8.</strong> The Space Environment and Survivability. <strong>9.</strong> Space Payload Design and Sizing. <strong>10.</strong> Spacecraft Design and Sizing. <strong>11.</strong> Spacecraft Subsystems. <strong>12.</strong> Space Manufacture and Test. <strong>13.</strong> Communications Architecture. <strong>14.</strong> Mission Operations. <strong>15.</strong> Ground System Design and Sizing. <strong>16.</strong> Spacecraft Computer Systems. <strong>17.</strong> Space Propulsion Systems. <strong>18.</strong> Launch Systems. <strong>19.</strong> Space Manufacturing and Reliability. <strong>20.</strong> Cost Modeling. <strong>21.</strong> Limits on Mission Design. <strong>22.</strong> Design of Low-Cost Spacecraft. <strong>23.</strong> Applying the Space Mission Analysis and Design. <strong>Appendices: A:</strong> Mass Distribution for Selected Satellites. <strong>B:</strong> Astronautical and Astrophysical Data. <strong>C:</strong> Elliptical Orbit Equations. <strong>D:</strong> Spherical Geometry Formulas. <strong>E:</strong> Universal Time and Julian Dates. <strong>F:</strong> Units and Conversion Factors. Index.