NASA Goddard has used its Integrated Mission Design Center (IMDC) to perform more than 150 mission concept studies. The IMDC performs rapid development of high-level, end-to-end mission concepts, typically in just 4 days. The approach to the studies varies, depending on whether the proposed mission is near-future using existing technology, mid-future using new technology being actively developed, or far-future using technology which may not yet be clearly defined. The emphasis and level of detail developed during any particular study depends on which timeframe (near-, mid-, or far-future) is involved and the specific needs of the study client. The most effective mission studies are those where mission capabilities required and emerging technology developments can synergistically work together; thus both enhancing mission capabilities and providing impetus for ongoing technology development.
The Integrated Mission Design Center (IMDC) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2003 ; Big Sky, MT, United States
2002-01-01
Preprint
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English
13.0102 The Integrated Mission Design Center (IMDC) At NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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