| Aware |
- Can identify the key factors influencing the in-orbit environment, including thermal radiation (solar, albedo, and planetary infrared), ionising radiation, space debris, atmospheric drag, vacuum, atomic oxygen, and electrostatic charging.
- Can explain the basic effects of these environmental factors on spacecraft performance, with limited understanding of detailed design implications.
- Can identify key environmental challenges beyond orbit, such as during assembly, integration, and testing (AIT), launch, and operations on planetary surfaces.
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| Practitioner |
- Can identify and analyse the impact of the space environment on spacecraft systems.
- Can select and apply standard mitigation strategies for spacecraft systems, including thermal protection, shielding, and electrostatic discharge controls, to address environmental challenges.
- Can work with system engineers to evaluate trade-offs between cost, mass, and environmental resilience during design.
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| Senior Practitioner |
- Can implement and optimise spacecraft design strategies for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in response to environmental factors.
- Can lead troubleshooting efforts for complex or unforeseen environmental challenges, using root cause analysis and lessons learned from previous missions.
- Can provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on designing for extreme environments and ensuring compliance with mission and industry standards.
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| Expert |
- Can develop and validate new materials, technologies, and methodologies, such as radiation-hardened components or advanced shielding, to protect spacecraft from environmental hazards.
- Can conduct and publish research on novel solutions for spacecraft design in challenging environments, contributing to industry standards and innovation.
- Can act as a subject matter expert, advising teams and organisations on best practices for designing spacecraft for extreme environments.
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