A Flexible Control Center Architecture for Support of Diverse Spaceflight Missions

Abstract: The Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC) enables and supports flight and science operations for Ames’ spaceflight missions. The MMOC is composed of the facilities, networks, information technology equipment, software, and system administration services needed by flight projects to effectively and efficiently perform all mission functions, including planning, scheduling, command, telemetry processing, and science analysis. The MMOC’s ready-to-use services reduce start-up time, shorten p…