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The Role of the Exploration Science Officer in Lunar Surface OperationsA review has been performed of exploration science and payload operations during the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs to extract information of potential usefulness to the Constellation program. That work has resulted in creation of the concept for a unique type of flight controller: the exploration science officer. The controller s primary responsibility is to integrate the tasks and goals of the spacecraft flight control team and the science team in order to maximize science return while maximizing crew safety. Far from being just a mouthpiece for either team, this individual must be fluent in the knowledge and language of two communities: spacecraft operations and planetary science. Responsibilities begin during the requirements phase of vehicle and lunar surface systems development and continue through development, training, planning, mission execution, and post-flight mission phases.
Document ID
20090030496
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
John H Osborn
(Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
April 25, 2010
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-18733
Meeting Information
Meeting: SpaceOps 2010
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: US
Start Date: April 25, 2010
End Date: April 30, 2010
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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