Flight Software

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Flight Software
definition
Flight Software (FSW) is software that runs on a processor embedded in a spacecraft's avionics. It is responsible for managing on-board activities, data processing and spacecraft health and safety. The name “flight software” reflects the location where it executes, i.e. in the spacecraft , to differentiate from “ground software”, which runs in the ground segment.
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On-board software
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FSW
synonyms
OBSW
see also
https://phxcubesat.asu.edu/subsystems/flight-software
see also
https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/13546/135462R/An-evaluation-of-flight-software-platforms-for-small-satellite-missions/10.1117/12.3062481.full

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