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Mission phase
Definition of a mission phase
A mission phase is a distinct segment or stage within the overall timeline of a mission, particularly in the context of space missions. Each mission phase is characterized by specific objectives, operational activities, and milestones that need to be achieved before progressing to the next phase.
In space missions, phases typically include planning, launch, deployment, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning. Each phase involves detailed procedures and coordination among various systems and teams to ensure successful completion.
The transitions between these phases are often predefined and are crucial for the mission's success, ensuring that all necessary preparations and checks are completed at each step.
Operational role of mission phases in SSA and STM
Mission phases structure the conduct of a space mission by aligning objectives, activities, and milestones, with clear criteria for transitioning between stages.
In SSA and STM, each phase changes the risk profile and operational needs, for example, high criticality during deployment, continuous monitoring requirements during the operational phase, and end-of-life constraints to limit debris generation.
Properly managing these transitions reduces uncertainty, improves coordination between teams and systems, and secures decisions related to maneuvers, asset protection, and regulatory compliance.
How Look Up supports mission phases with radar and data fusion
Look Up helps secure every mission phase through its SORASYS radars, which detect and track objects in LEO with high responsiveness, particularly useful during critical events such as deployment or anomalies.
The SYNAPSE platform fuses multi-source data, catalogs objects, and triggers alerts to support operational coordination.
It also enables anticipation and management of risk by providing collision avoidance predictions with 99.9% accuracy and maneuver recommendations tailored to mission constraints.
We deliver space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) solutions that help secure active satellites and ensure safe operations in the ever-growing expanse of space.