Abstract
From a systems perspective, this paper examines the challenges of a single system to support multiple Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) space exploration missions and the need for unitary responsibility for the system. The focus is a Mission Operations System (MOS), which is effectively a mission management organization with direct authority over data system operations, command sequencing, flight operations control, data management, trajectory determination, telemetry and data acquisition, and spacecraft analysis. Stratagems for training and the approach to processes, procedures, and interfaces to facilitate the transition from the present situation to a truly multimission operational environment are developed.The outcome is a paradigm for a MOS that is achievable, that can effectively support multiple projects, and that can take advantage of technological changes without perturbing the entire system.
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