Evolution of Abort Management of Crewed Launch Vehicles from Mercury ASIS to Commercial Crew EDS

A Vehicle Management End-to-End Testing and Analysis Platform for Validation of Mission and Fault Management Algorithms to Reduce Risk for NASA’s Space Launch System

“…NASA has a traditional history of applying M&FM strategies on spacecraft and LV(S) and keeping pace with the technology trends over the decades [1]. With the plan for NASA to progress to deeper depths of human space exploration, the need for accommodating FM systems is ever-more warranted for next generation space transportation systems.…”

“…Launch vehicles are inherently hazardous due to their highly dynamic components with thousands of gallons of combustible and cryogenic liquids. The science behind rocketry has improved the design, production, and operations with launch success well beyond that encountered during the fourth quarter of the last century, largely due to the technologies of sensing and engine advancements [1]. Situational awareness now includes improved caution and warning (C&W) indicators and related information processing for crew and ground systems displays [1].…”