Space Asset Communications -- Proposal and Development Phases -- Proposal/Concept Study and Early Development -- Preliminary Mission Operations Concept of Operations -- Ground Antenna Costs -- Mission Operations Staffing Costs -- Mission Operations Schedule -- Mission Operations Requirements -- Mission Operations Documentation -- Mission Configuration Management -- MOC Location -- Mission Operations System Development -- Mission Simulation Testing -- Operational Autonomy -- Postlaunch -- Primary Mission Phase -- MOM Role -- Operations Team Role -- Ground Antenna or Track Scheduling -- Real-Time Scripts and Sequenced Commands -- Command Validation -- Modeling -- Early Operations -- Routine Operations -- Critical Operations -- Off-Nominal Operations -- Extended Mission Phase -- Pitfalls to Avoid -- Chapter 15: Topics in Hardware -- Introduction -- Product Definition -- Product Design Freeze -- Effectivity and Design Updates -- Long-Lead Procurements -- Long-Lead Subcontracts -- Parts Derating, Screening, Qualification, Lot Jeopardy -- Specifications, Standards, and Government-Industry Databases -- Material Procurement -- Production -- Electronic Box -- Mechanical -- Telecommunications Specialty Hardware -- Solid Rocket Motors Procurements -- Safe and Arm Device, Explosive Transfer Assemblies -- Thermal Procurements: Heaters, T-Stats, Temp Sensors, Multilayer Insulation -- Hazard Procurement -- GSE Procurement -- Subcontract Topics: Scope Changes, Mandatory Inspections, Shipping -- Hardware Schedules -- Perils and Pitfalls -- Chapter 16: Introduction to Flight Software Systems -- Introduction -- Data Race -- Core Functions -- Boot Software -- Command and Data Handling Software -- Guidance, Navigation, and Control -- Operational and Fault Protection Autonomy Engines -- Telecommunications Software -- Support Functions -- Testbeds