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Commissioning Phase

The period after LEOP when spacecraft and payload are fully tested before operational handover.

Commissioning verifies all spacecraft systems meet performance requirements.

Activities

  • Payload activation and testing
  • Performance verification
  • Calibration procedures
  • Operational procedure validation

Regulatory Relevance Authorization typically requires successful commissioning before operational use.