What does it take to manage a spacecraft's life cycle?
In short: ESA Spacecraft Operations Manager Micha Schmidt explains the complex development phases required for major missions like the Herschel project and reflects on a career spent across Europe.
The role of a Spacecraft Operations Manager involves overseeing the various stages of development inherent in all European Space Agency projects. Through the lens of the Herschel project, Schmidt illustrates the multifaceted nature of managing space missions.
Beyond the technical complexities, Schmidt's career has been shaped by a lifelong fascination with space and the opportunity to live in several different European countries while working for the ESA.
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