Learning Satellite Operations by Play - Gamification for Spacecraft Operations Training of Subsystems Knowledge and Control Room Proceedings on the example of EDRS-C

Kurzfassung

Providing a more accessible way to test and refine the learned S/C subsystem knowledge this paper as part of a qualitative pilot study, proposes an innovative board game-based gamification addition to the conventional training method of S/C subsystems for new engineers. It evaluates the impact on the aspects of entry barriers, self-motivation and consolidation of S/C operations knowledge. The gaming aspects incorporated in this board game-based training addition consist of peer interaction, immediate rewarding, character development, low barrier to entry and risk-free interaction with the material. While the board game proposed is adaptable for different types of spacecraft, the prototype used in this paper is based on the EDRS-C satellite.