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Ground Software Systems Branch/Code 583

Technologies and Products

Technical Expertise

Code 583 has products and expertise in technology areas such as:

  • Ground system software applications
  • Ground system software architectures
  • Real-time command and control systems
  • Ground support equipment software tools
  • Sensor web applications
  • Flight dynamics applications
  • Plug-and-play software data systems
  • CCSDS and OMG standards
  • Cyber Mission Protection solutions
Current Technologies & Products
  • Advanced Spacecraft Integration and System Test (ASIST)
    • ASIST is a real-time command and control system for spacecraft development, integration, and operations.
    • Current mission support is provided to ASTRO-H, EO-1, ICESat-2, GPM, JPSS, JWST, MAVEN, MMS, NICER, Restore/Raven, RST and SDO.
  • CCSDS Software Encryption for Ground (CSEG)
    • Software-based command encryption solution that satisfies NASA Technical Standard 1006, Space System Protection Standard
    • Current mission support is provided to RST
  • Front End Data System (FEDS)
    • FEDS is a front end for sending commands and receiving telemetry to/from the spacecraft directly (e.g., during I&T) or via ground stations (e.g., during operations), and is typically used in conjunction with ASIST.
  • General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) - providing supports to Code 595   [Home page]
    • GMAT is an open-source space mission design tool used for flight dynamics engineering studies, education and public engagement, and operational support.
    • Current mission support is provided to OSIRIS, MMS, ACE, MAVEN and TESS.
  • Goddard Mission Services Evolution Center (GMSEC) Components    [Home page]
    • The GMSEC Components consists of support applications and tools for monitoring, analyzing and displaying data available via the message bus.
    • Current mission support is provided to DSCOVR, EOS, FDF, Fermi, GPM, ICESat-2, JPSS-GRAVITE, MMOC, MMS, and TRMM, as well as other NASA centers and government agencies.
  • Goddard Mission Services Evolution Center (GMSEC) Core    [Home page]
    • The GMSEC Core consists of the GMSEC architecture application programming interface (API), message specification, and the message bus.
    • Current mission support is provided to DSCOVR, EOS, FDF, Fermi, GPM, ICESat-2, JPSS-GRAVITE, MMOC, MMS, and TRMM, as well as other NASA centers and government agencies.
  • Integrated Test and Operations System (ITOS)
    • ITOS is a real-time command and control system for processing, displaying, storing, and monitoring telemetry and generating commands.
    • Current mission support is provided to DSCOVR, ICESat-2, JPSS, and LCRD.
  • New Technology Ground Support Equipment (NTGSE)
    • NTGSE provides core services which are common to all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) software applications (i.e., bench test, instrument & spacecraft simulators)
    • Current mission support is provided to GPM, ICESat-2, LCRD, and MMS.
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Intelligent Terminal (SAINT)
    • A web-based application that provides beacon location verification in support search and rescue (SAR) efforts
    • Assists search and rescue authorities in locating persons in distress across the globe
    • Current mission support is provided to GSFC Search and Rescue Office
  • xFDS
    • xFDS is an extensible automation framework for flight dynamics product generation and delivery.
    • Current mission support is provided to GPM and SDO.