Current state and trends in improving development of the automated control systems for the space rockets pre-launch preparation and launch
Published: 23.04.2025
Authors: Osiko S.M., Chugunkov V.V.
Published in issue: #4(160)/2025
DOI: 10.18698/2308-6033-2025-4-2440
Category: Aviation and Rocket-Space Engineering | Chapter: Design, Construction, Production, Testing, and Operation of Aircraft
The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of modern approaches to development of the automated control systems for the space rockets pre-launch preparation and launch. Based on statistical data on the completed launch vehicles operation, it assesses efficiency of the applied technological solutions, and the software and hardware systems. The paper identifies the key problems associated with ensuring reliability, safety and efficiency in operation of the automated control systems for the space rockets pre-launch preparation. Current trends in these systems development are systematized. They including introduction of the artificial intelligence methods, digital twins and cognitive technologies aimed at optimizing the pre-launch preparation processes, minimizing time costs and increasing the space launch overall efficiency.
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