Human Spaceflight Operations: Lessons Learned from 60 Years in Space

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Human Spaceflight Operations: Lessons Learned from 60 Years in Space – Online Short Course (Starts 7 May 2024)

ü From 7 May – 27 June 2024 (2-2.5 Hour Lectures, Tues/Thurs, 35 hours total)

ü Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1–3 p.m. Eastern Time (all sessions will be recorded and available for replay; course notes will be available for download)

ü Human Spaceflight Operations is the ONLY course of its kind on the subject of Space Operations. It is presented by a cadre of 15 space operations experts with vast experience who will share their knowledge and insights. Speakers include Flight Directors, Flight Controllers, Astronauts, and Mission Engineers, who have collectively published the AIAA Textbook with the same title as this course.

ü This course is ideal for anyone working in the space industry as part of a current or future national or international space program, private space enterprise, human, or robotic mission. The topics cover the primary technical disciplines related to spaceflight operations. In each case, the essential concepts and evolution of the systems and technology are discussed in some detail, but the focus is on how spaceflight operations are performed. Lessons learned are derived from incidents that occurred during actual space missions.

ü Includes all lecture notes as well as and eBook copy of the instructors’ textbook - Human Spaceflight Operations: Lessons Learned from 60 Years in Space (AIAA, 2021).

ü All students will receive an AIAA Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

OVERVIEW
This course aims to share the collective experience from over 60 years of human spaceflight operations. The experience and expertise of the many instructors is unmatched in this field. Their goal is to pass on their insight to the next generation of space engineers, designers, operators, and crew. The lessons learned are applicable to anyone working in the space industry. The course topics span the full range of operational disciplines involved in the planning and execution of human spaceflight. This includes all the typical mission control center specialties as well as others such as training, ground operations, safety, and onboard crew operations. For each topic, the fundamentals and the evolution of the systems and operational methods are explained. Case studies from spaceflight missions provide the basis for lessons learned that are integrated into operational practice. This is not a course on space system design, of which there are many. The aim is to shine light on the subject of space operations, as distinct from engineering design. However, the most important lesson is perhaps that operational requirements must be considered very carefully in the design process. It is the hope of the instructors that through the process of explaining how things really work in Space and Mission Control, future missions can benefit from the experience (and mistakes) of so many pioneers that have come before.

Tag(s) Space, Upcoming Live Short Course

Description

KEY COURSE TOPICS

Introduction to Human Spaceflight Operations
Mission Integration and Execution
Mission Engineering
Space-Based Power Systems
Environmental Control and Life Support Systems
Command, Control and Communication
Thermal Control
Trajectory Design and Operations
Guidance, Navigation, Control and Propulsion
Extravehicular Activity
Space Robotics
Science and Payload Operations
Spaceflight Medical Operations
Mission Planning
Mission Safety
Spacecraft Processing and Launch Operations
Astronaut Operations
Detailed course outline below

AUDIENCE
This course provides a comprehensive multi-disciplinary background for junior or senior space professionals in all aspects of spaceflight operations. In particular, it can give subsystem specialists a solid understanding and awareness of other interconnected disciplines. It is ideal for new employees trying to get up to speed with the concepts, terminology, structure and methods employed to conduct safe and successful human spaceflight missions. The advanced engineer, operator or manager will gain valuable insights from the many lessons learned.

COURSE FEES (Sign-In To Register)
- AIAA Member Price: $1495 USD
- Non-Member Price: $1795 USD
- AIAA Student Member Price: $995 USD

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OUTLINE

Mission Integration and Execution

Mission Operations – The formation of a tightly integrated, efficient, and effective operational team
Principles of Mission Control – Foundations for values, culture and teamwork
Plan, Train, Fly – The process of flight operations
Cultural Integration – Local, Regional, Global
Fundamentals of Flight Operations – Case studies and lessons learned
Human Factors
Spaceflight Resource Management
Team Interactions and Interdependency
Philosophy of Failure and Redundancy Management
Guidance for Future Mission Control Centers

Mission Engineering

The Evolution of Mission Engineering – Mercury through Space Shuttle and ISS
A Bridge between the Designers and Mission Control
Assumptions, Constraints and Operational Limits
Simplified Analysis
Time Scales of Solution Engineering
Levels of Awareness
The Importance of Data
Lessons Learned for Future Missions

Space-Based Power Systems

Power Systems for Spacecraft – History and evolution
Power System Elements and Design
Power System Architectures – ISS as most complex example to date.
Sizing, Degradation, Operational Constraints
Power Operations – Monitoring and system Interactions
Malfunction Analysis and Criticality of Data
Failure Modes and Redundancy
Practical Examples and Case Studies

Environmental Control and Life Support Systems

The Evolution of Life Support Systems
Crew Support Requirements
Atmosphere Control and Supply
Atmosphere Revitalization
Fire Detection and Suppression
Temperature and Humidity Control
Water Recovery and Management
Regenerative Life Support
Failure Management and Emergencies

Command, Control and Communication (C3)

The Evolution of Space Communications
Communication Theory and Applications
Command and Data Handling Systems and Processes
Space Shuttle and ISS C3 Systems
Crew Control, Monitoring and Command Interfaces
Space C3 Lessons Learned
The Future of C3

Thermal Control

The Thermal Environment of Space
Thermal Control - Background Theory (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)
Elements of a Spacecraft Thermal Systems – Active and Passive Thermal Devices
Thermal Control Operations—Mission Control and On-Orbit
Support and Interactions with Other Systems
Failure Modes, Redundancy and Malfunction Response
Practical Examples and Case Studies

Trajectory Design and Operations

Trajectory Design from Gemini through Apollo and Shuttle/ISS
Orbital Mechanics Concepts – Time systems, Coordinate systems, orbital elements, 2-body equations, perturbations, propagation methods, spacecraft attitude, maneuvers.
Spacecraft Navigation
Launch Windows
Collision Avoidance
Burn Targeting Operations
Rendezvous Strategies
Mission Monitoring and Analysis Tools
Off-Nominal Scenarios
Lessons for Future Missions

Guidance, Navigation, Control (GNC) and Propulsion

Architecture of GNC Systems
Development and Operations of Navigation (Position and Attitude) Sensors

State Vector Determination
Ascent and Entry Navigation
Fault Detection Isolation & Recovery (FDIR)

Powered Flight Guidance Systems - Ascent Guidance and Aborts
Entry Guidance – Capsules vs Space Shuttle
Spacecraft Control Systems

Propulsive vs Gyro Attitude Control
Control/Structure Interactions
Manual Control Modes - Requirements for Human Rated Spacecraft
Hand Controllers and Handling Qualities

Propulsion Systems

Thrusters
Orbital Maneuvers, Attitude Maneuvers
Propellant Gauging and Management

Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Extravehicular Activity

History and Evolution of Extravehicular Activity
Spacesuit Systems and Design Considerations
Airlock Operations and Pre-Breathe Protocols
EVA Tools, Equipment, Interfaces
EVA Training and Facilities – Neutral Buoyancy, Zero-G, Virtual Reality
Mission EVA Development
New Challenges for the Spacewalks of the Future – Moon & Mars
Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Space Robotics

Types of Space Robotics – Probes, Landers, Manipulators
Challenges of Space vs Terrestrial Robots
Design of Robotic Systems – Space Shuttle and ISS Systems
Principles of Space Manipulators

Work envelope, singularities, joint limits, self-collision
Reference frames
Forward-Inverse kinematics
Modes of Operation – Automatic, Manual

Failure Management and Response – Redundancy and fault tolerance
Operational Considerations and Tools – Trajectory planning
ISS Robotic Operations – Capture, Contingency Procedures, EVA Support
Team Coordination – Ground and crew communication
Training and Facilities – Preflight crew and ground, onboard currency
Lessons Learned and Future Robotic Operations

Science and Payload Operations

Evolution of Payload Operations – Skylab, Spacelab, Space Shuttle and ISS
ISS Timeline—From the Perspective of Payload Operations
ISS - A One-of-a-Kind Research Facility
Scope of Onboard Science - Facilities and Capabilities
Payload Operations Integration

Strategic, Tactical and Operational Phases
Development, installation, operations, analysis

Payload Operations Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Science and Research Operations in the Future

Spaceflight Medical Operations

Astronaut Health
Space Physiology – Launch, Microgravity, Landing

Space Motion Sickness, Cardiovascular Effects, Musculoskeletal
Neurovestibular, Radiation, Toxicology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition

Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)
Medical Aspects of Spacewalking (EVA)

Barotrauma, Decompression Sickness
Evolution of Pre-Breathe Protocols

The Suit vs Astronaut – Musculoskeletal Injuries, Nutrition, Hydration, Waste
Physiology of Return to Gravity
Historical Medical Events
Medical Preparedness – Biomedical Team, Crew Training, Onboard Equipment
Landing Support
Future Space Medicine – Altered gravity, isolation, hostile environments, radiation, and distance from Earth

Mission Planning

Skylab 4 Case Study – Early Lessons Learned for Mission Planning
Elements of Mission Planning
Team Dynamics – Systems, Priorities, Organizations, Countries
Mission Planning Evolution from Mercury through ISS
Mission Planning and Project Management

Short and Long Duration Missions
Managing Rules, Limitations and Constraints
Plan Development Cycle
US vs Russian Approaches to Planning

A Day in the Life of ISS
Mission Planning Lessons Learned
The Future of Mission Planning

Mission Safety

The Columbia Accident - Case Study and Lessons Learned
Spaceflight Safety
Defining Safety and Risk – Causes of Accidents
Learning from Human Spaceflight Accidents
Responses to Perceived Risk – Continuous Risk Management

Engineering Changes
Revised Regulations or Rules
Improving Human Behavior – Crew Resource Management
Improving Organizational Structure

Risk Analysis – Likelihood vs Consequences Risk Matrix
Hazard Analysis and Control
Where is Human Spaceflight Now?
Safety Recommendations for Future Spaceflight Operations

Spacecraft Processing and Launch Operations

Evolution of the Kennedy Space Center
Space Shuttle Ground Processing and Operations
The Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF)
Launch Pad Workflow
Landing Operations
Case Studies and Lessons Learned
A Spaceport for the Future

Astronaut Operations

A Brief History of Astronauts from the Mercury 7 to the Present
Spaceflight Training and Facilities – Short vs Long Duration Missions
Dynamic Flight – Launch, Rendezvous and Entry
Living and Working in Space – Arrival, Operations, Habitability, Crew Systems, Food

On-Orbit Operations and Lessons Learned
Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Onboard Equipment and Tools
Inventory and Stowage
Alarms and Emergencies
Maintaining Mental and Physical Health
Crew Efficiency

Lessons Learned for Future Missions

INSTRUCTORS

Lead Instructor: Dr. Gregory E. Chamitoff is the Zachry Chair Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering, and Director of the AeroSpace Technology Research & Operations (ASTRO) Laboratory at Texas A&M University. His research includes space robotics, autonomous systems, and the development of collaborative VR simulation environments for space system engineering and mission design. Originally from Montreal, Canada, he served as a NASA Astronaut for 15 years, including Shuttle Missions STS-124, 126, 134 and Space Station long duration missions Expedition 17 and 18. He lived and worked in Space for almost 200 days as a Flight Engineer, Science Officer, and Mission Specialist. His last mission was on the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour, during which he performed two spacewalks, including the last of the Shuttle era, which also completed the assembly of the International Space Station. In Mission Control, Chamitoff served as a flight controller and later as Lead CAPCOM in support of ongoing missions. Chamitoff earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cal Poly, M.S. in Aeronautics from Caltech, and Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. He also holds a minor and a Master’s in Planetary (Space) Science. A recipient of two NASA Spaceflight Medals and the NASA Exceptional and Distinguished Service Medals, he was inducted into the California Space Authority Astronaut Hall of Fame. Dr. Chamitoff serves as the Board Chair for the Texas Space Grant Consortium and is an AIAA Associate Fellow. (Human Spaceflight Operations, Astronaut Operations)

LECTURE	DATE	TOPIC	DURATION	SPEAKER	TITLE
1	Tuesday, May 7	Human Spaceflight Operations Introduction	2 hours	Dr. Greg Chamitoff	Former Astronaut, Professor, Director ASTRO Lab, Texas A&M University
2	Thursday, May 9	Mission Integration and Execution	2 hours	Zebulon Scoville	Flight Director
3	Tuesday, May 14	Mission Engineering	2.5 hours	Dr. George James	System Manager for Commercial Crew Loads and Dynamic Environments
4	Thursday, May 16	Command, Control, Communications	2.5 hours	Dan Jackson	CRONUS Flight Controller
5	Tuesday, May 21	Environmental Control and Life Support Systems	2.5 hours	Barry Tobias	ECLSS Flight Controller
6	Thursday, May 23	Space-Based Power Systems	2.5 hours	Scott Simmons	SPARTAN Flight Controller
7	Tuesday, May 28	Thermal Control Systems	2 hours	John Paul Yabraian	TCS Flight Controller
8	Thursday, May 30	Space Robotics	2 hours	Mike Ferullo	ROBOTICS Flight Controller
9	Tuesday, June 4	Guidance, Navigation, Control and Propulsion	2.5 hours	Ken Longacre	GNC/ADCO Flight Controller, Chief Engineer
10	Thursday, June 6	Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA)	2 hours	Chris Mundy	EVA Systems Group Lead
11	Tuesday, June 11	Trajectory Design and Operations	2.5 hours	Dr. Aaron Brown	TOPO Flight Controller, GNC Subsystem Manager
12	Thursday, June 13	Science and Payload Operations	2 hours	Eric Melkerson	Payload Operations Director, Chief Project Engineering Branch
13	Tuesday, June 18	Spaceflight Medical Operations	2 hours	Dr. Joe Dervay	Flight Surgeon, Navy Captain, President Aerospace Medicine Association
14	Thursday, June 20	Mission Planning	2 hours	Alex Moore	OPS Planner, Visiting Vehicle Integration Management Flight Lead
15	Tuesday, June 25	Mission Safety	2 hours	David Witwer	Captain United Airlines, System Safety Engineer
16	Thursday, June 27	Astronaut Operations	2 hours	Dr. Greg Chamitoff	Former Astronaut, Professor, Director ASTRO Lab, Texas A&M University

Classroom hours / CEUs: 35 classroom hours / 3.5 CEU/PDH

Course Delivery and Materials

The course lectures will be delivered via Zoom. You can test your connection here:https://zoom.us/test
Access to the Zoom classroom will be provided to registrants near to the course start date.
All sessions will be available on-demand within 1-2 days of the lecture. Once available, you can stream the replay video anytime, 24/7.
Includes an eBook copy of the instructors’ textbook - Human Spaceflight Operations: Lessons Learned from 60 Years in Space (AIAA, 2021).

Cancellation Policy: A refund less a $50.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 5 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be provided.

Contact: Please contact Lisa Le or Customer Service if you have questions about the course or group discounts (for 5+ participants).

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