Date

6-2011

Degree Name

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Department

Aerospace Engineering Department

Advisor(s)

Puig-Suari, Jordi

Abstract

Due to factors relating to normal satellite degradation or unexpected anomalous conditions, a satellite will be taken out of commission and placed in a storage mode and eventually powered OFF. Performing end of life (EOL) testing and decommissioning activities require strategic planning. This is to ensure that the satellite can be powered OFF and meet the guidelines to decommission.