Global Trends in Space: Innovation in the Age of Digital Engineering

Learn about the evolution of systems engineering in the global space industry, from concept of operations and mission analysis to design trade studies, test and integration, and operations. Explore the impact of digital transformation, including the growth of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). Despite significant advances, challenges remain in the digitalization of systems engineering. Review several visions for the future, including newer applications such as AI and digital twins. Highlights include: What is systems engineering, and what makes a “good” systems engineering organization? How have digital transformation, SysML, and the advent of MBSE impacted the space industry? What gaps and challenges remain in the digitalization of systems engineering and what emerging techniques exist to address them? How will AI impact space applications?