Planning should include
- setting the goals and objectives of the mission
- differentiating between manned and unmanned space operations and the considerations for each
- analyzing mission requirements and how they affect the design of the spacecraft
- forecasting technical considerations
- projecting the duration and cost of the project
- assessing required resources
- setting timelines and deadlines.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the factors involved in the planning of a space mission?
- Why is it important to continue space exploration?
- What is the role of technology in space exploration?
- What are the challenges of intergalactic travel and how can they be overcome?