| Aware |
- Can describe key terms and fundamental concepts defining, preparing, and executing mission operations in normal, special, and contingency procedures.
- Can describe the importance of ground stations, telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) systems in mission operations.
- Can identify key milestones in mission operations, including launch and early orbit phase (LEOP), in-orbit testing, nominal operations, and end-of-life planning.
- Can describe the importance of documentation, such as operational manuals and contingency checklists, in mission planning and execution.
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| Practitioner |
- Can assist in developing and preparing normal, special, and contingency procedures for mission operations, and support the execution of these procedures during mission phases.
- Can plan and advise on operational parameters, ground station equipment and configurations and operational readiness testing (ORT) for system developments and upgrades, automation, and future missions
- Can assess the impact of timings, and advises on procedures for sun outages and eclipse working as appropriate.
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| Senior Practitioner |
- Can lead the definition and preparation of comprehensive mission procedures and oversee their execution during critical mission phases.
- Can coordinate and integrate these procedures into overall mission plans, managing any deviations, and ensuring that all operational aspects are addressed effectively.
- Can plan implementation and scheduling of operational activities to maintain spacecraft operations and passes, meet new or changed mission requirements and implement end-of-life actions.
- Can prepare for new missions and operational handovers, providing training and organising mission rehearsals.
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| Expert |
- Can develop and optimise strategies to effectively manage mass, fuel, electrical power, thermal stability and link budgets
- Can determine and provide ground station tracking predictions and requirements for launch and early operations (LEOP), in-orbit and on-orbit operations, and orbit relocations.
- Can coordinate with international ground station networks and operational teams to ensure seamless mission support.
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