// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Mission Objective
A mission objective is the specific goal or purpose that a space mission is designed to achieve, such as deploying a satellite, exploring a planet, or conducting scientific experiments.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Mission Objective is the clearly defined, measurable, and achievable goal or set of goals that a space mission is designed to accomplish, guiding all aspects of spacecraft design, operational planning, and resource allocation, e.g., scientific research, technology demonstration, or commercial deployment.
BACKGROUND
The Artemis program is a human spaceflight program by the United States. The Artemis program is intended to reestablish a human presence on the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972; mid-term objectives include establishing an international expedition team, and a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Long-term objectives for Artemis are laying the foundations for the extraction of lunar resources, and eventually making crewed missions to Mars and beyond feasible.
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- Mission Goal
- Objective
- Purpose
- Aim
- Target
USAGE NOTE
The primary mission objective was to collect high-resolution images of Jupiter's moons.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Mission Objective.
As a primary space agency, NASA conceives, plans, and executes missions across various scientific disciplines and human exploration, with technology development directly supporting the achievement of specific mission objectives.
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Their technology enables a wide range of mission objectives, from satellite deployment and cargo resupply to crewed missions and future interplanetary travel.
ESA plans and implements space missions for scientific research, Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, and human spaceflight, developing technology crucial for meeting the objectives of these diverse missions.
A global aerospace and defense company, Lockheed Martin develops and manufactures spacecraft, launch vehicles, and related technologies that support complex mission objectives for government and commercial clients in space exploration, national security, and scientific research.
Blue Origin is developing technologies to enable human access to space and facilitate a future where millions of people live and work there. Their focus on reusable launch vehicles and lunar landers directly supports a variety of future mission objectives.
Northrop Grumman provides advanced defense and global security solutions, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, and mission systems that are integral to achieving critical mission objectives for government and commercial space programs.
Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure. They develop satellites and robotic technologies, providing high-resolution imagery and data that are essential for achieving Earth observation, intelligence, and navigation mission objectives.
Rocket Lab develops and manufactures small orbital rockets and satellite platforms. Their launch services and Photon spacecraft enable a broad range of small satellite missions, each with specific objectives for science, Earth observation, or communication.