SPACE PROGRAM LIFECYCLE

Lifecycle Phases (ECSS/NASA Framework)
Review Gate Simulator
Program Schedule & Cost Profiles
Program Size
Medium Satellite (5-7 years)
Total Duration
7 years
Est. Budget
$500M
Peak Annual Cost
$120M
Risk Management Process

Drag risks on the matrix below. Horizontal axis = Likelihood | Vertical axis = Severity

Risk Registry & Mitigation
Risk ID Description Likelihood Severity Mitigation
Configuration Management Process
Configuration
Identification
Baseline items
hierarchies
Change
Control
CCB reviews
change requests
Status
Accounting
Track all
changes
Configuration
Audit
Verify
compliance
Change Request Workflow
Submit Change Request
Current Change Requests
CR ID Status Impact Action
CR-2025-001 Pending Review Schedule +2 weeks
CR-2025-002 Approved Cost +$50K
CR-2025-003 Implemented Requirements update ✓ Complete
Program Metrics Dashboard (EVM)
Schedule Performance Index
0.95
SPI = BCWP / BCWS
Cost Performance Index
0.92
CPI = BCWP / ACWP
Earned Value
$420M
Work completed value
Schedule Variance Adjustment
0%
Cost Variance Adjustment
0%