Preliminary cost model for space telescopes

H. Philip Stahl; Frank A. Prince; Christian Smart; Kyle Stephens; Todd Henrichs

doi:10.1117/12.826750

26 August 2009 Preliminary cost model for space telescopes

H. Philip Stahl, Frank A. Prince, Christian Smart, Kyle Stephens, Todd Henrichs

Proceedings Volume 7436, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts IV; 743602 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.826750
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Parametric cost models are routinely used to plan missions, compare concepts and justify technology investments. However, great care is required. Some space telescope cost models, such as those based only on mass, lack sufficient detail to support such analysis and may lead to inaccurate conclusions. Similarly, using ground based telescope models which include the dome cost will also lead to inaccurate conclusions. This paper reviews current and historical models. Then, based on data from 22 different NASA space telescopes, this paper tests those models and presents preliminary analysis of single- and multi-variable space telescope cost models.

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H. Philip Stahl, Frank A. Prince, Christian Smart, Kyle Stephens, and Todd Henrichs "Preliminary cost model for space telescopes", Proc. SPIE 7436, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts IV, 743602 (26 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.826750

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