STARMAD 3.2

STARMAD is a Space Mission Analysis and Design tool, intended to enable users to quickly and easily perform the following tasks:

• Orbit Analysis, in terms of Dynamics, Geometry, Manoeuvre and Maintenance, Interplanetary Transfer, and Delta-V Budget.

• Observation Payload Analysis, in terms of Electromagnetic Spectrum, Optics and Sizing.

• Spacecraft Subsystems Design, considering Attitude Control, Communications, Power System, Propulsion System, Structural Analysis and Thermal Control.

• Launch and Transfer Vehicle Information.

• Mission Operation Complexity, from the point of view of Mission Design and Planning, Flight System Design, Operational Risk Avoidance, Ground Systems.