NASA | SDO: Commissioning and Handover

The video discusses the phases of a NASA mission, focusing on the build, launch, and commissioning phases. It highlights the importance of testing and the smooth transition from engineering to operational phases. The role of project management in assembling and launching the spacecraft is emphasized, along with the emotional aspect of handing over the project to scientists for data collection.

What is the primary focus during the build and launch phase of a NASA mission?

• Assembling and testing the spacecraft

• Designing the mission objectives

• Decommissioning the spacecraft

• Analyzing data from space

Why is the commissioning phase critical for a space mission?

• It is the final phase of the mission

• It helps in understanding the instruments for better data production

• It involves the design of mission objectives

• It is the phase where the spacecraft is launched

How long did the commissioning phase last for the SDO mission?

• One month

• Two months

• Six months

• Three months

What happens during the handover phase of a NASA mission?

• The spacecraft is decommissioned

• The mission objectives are redefined

• Scientists begin operational data collection

• The spacecraft is launched

What emotional aspect is associated with the handover phase?

• Sadness of letting go of the project

• Relief that the project is over

• Excitement for the new mission

• Anxiety about the mission's success