Simulation and Interactive Visualisation: Building the Space System Digital Twin Collaborative Approach and Virtual Spacecraft throughout Project Phases

Kurzfassung

The Round Table was organised with the aim to debate on how to improve the end-to-end development process improving methodologies, tools, and technologies (covering the aspects of Requirements, Design, Manufacturing & Assembly, Integration & Testing). A first Round Table addressed the MBSE application throughout the project lifecycle, preparing the terrain to address the concepts of the “Design 2 Produce” cross-cutting initiative, highly connected to the digitalisation. Building a “Digital Twin” of the space system, using adequate models, tools and methodologies could improve space systems development from requirements managing to design and AIT phases. Sensor technologies, advanced manufacturing, virtual and augmented reality could improve the end-to-end development process, reducing costs and schedule. Infusion and adaptation of non-space solutions and techniques is considered essential for innovation and competitiveness. Collaborative approach and interaction among engineers of early and later phases, along with frontloading and required mind-set change will be among the fundamental topics of discussion.