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Objectives
The scope of the study is to propose an alternative to currently used reliability prediction methods in the European Space Industry compliant with ESA PA approach and requirements (ECSS-Q standards) for the design, development and analysis of space systems in general and low cost telecommunication satellites in particular.
The final outcome of this study shall result in a set of recommendations/guidelines for the definition and implementation of an adequate and suitable reliability program for low cost design approaches on telecommunications missions of varying size and complexity.
Challenges
Establish a method that can be accepted by the wider space industry, including agencies, commercial satellite operators and manufacturers. Determine a method for first calculating the reliability of in-orbit assets and then transpose that figure to future systems under development.
Plan
Phase 1 is aimed at reviewing and assessing the current reliability approach applied on ESA space systems and in other domains.
Phase 2 is aimed at identifying improvements to the current Reliability Approach applied on the ESA space systems and at identifying an improved/alternative (innovative) Reliability Approach.
Phase 3 is aimed to highlight how to use the approach of Phase 2 to assess the costs, risks and feasibility of implementing the alternative framework/methodology to a proposed trial project. The trial project will be the SSTL GMP-T Power System, currently being developed under an ARTES 3/4 programme.
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