Raytheon Technologies has been recognised by NASA with a Group Achievement Award for its contribution to the development of the James Webb Space Telescope Flight Operations Subsystem. The subsystem is crucial to the telescope’s smooth operation and was developed by Raytheon. Its core software handles command and control, telemetry analysis, ground contact scheduling, observation plan management and data retrieval for astronomers and the scientific community worldwide. The team’s technical skills, innovative approach and dedication in developing this subsystem contributed significantly to Webb’s success in its groundbreaking discoveries. The subsystem went operational on December 25, 2022, during Webb’s launch, providing 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week command and control capabilities. Currently, the Flight Operations Subsystem supports more than 200 international external users worldwide.
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