Shifting Focus in Model-based Methods for Multidisciplinary Space Systems Design

Abstract

Model-based systems engineering is essential for the design of space systems. It allows engineers from multiple domains to collaborate by establishing a common system model. However, the shift towards fragmented, cloud-based services underscores a transition from tool-centric to data-centric approaches. This evolution amplifies the need for robust interoperability and challenges the traditional concept of a centralized "single source of truth." In this talk, we will explore the application of model-based methods in space system design and highlight current challenges like the transition to service-based cloud infrastructures, interoperability between these services and the integration of new cross-cutting concerns like sustainability, cybersecurity or the application of AI methods.