Flight Software

Function

Provides for Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Articulation Control of Appendages, and Ground Command/Sequence Handling during Nominal, Contingency, and Safe Mode Operations

Design Features

• Extensive Reuse of MO Software (80% SCP Software and 84% Safe Mode Software)
• Added Attitude Control on Thrusters, Software Selection of CDU
• Modified Safe Mode for Aerobraking
• Modifications Accommodate Mission, Requirements, and Spacecraft Design Changes as well as Lessons Learned from MO Operations and Review Board Findings