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Note: Some of the planning activities listed below may not be online, in-meeting activities but rather offline work in between meetings for both SOC and Instrument Teams

Pre-Launch Roadmap 

Planning Roadmap NECP + Cruise Phase 

Planning Roadmap Nominal Mission Phase

DateMeetingPreparation for ...Planning Activity or SGS TestOutput of ... / Feedback on ...


Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on first half 2022):

  • Review PSP, Bepi coordination & any coordination with other missions/observatories (opportunities from Jan 2022 onwards) 
  • SOC prepares context for start NMP planning (orbit plots, important events, ...)
    and prepares downlink simulations

→ see Mission Level Planning of NMP Segment 1: Initial Analysis for SWT 29



18-19 May 2021

>7m before Jan 2022

SWT 29 (link)

Nominal Phase MLP (first half 2022): prepare MLP for first year of NMP
with focus on Jan-Jun 2022 (LTPs 6+7)

Approve list of EMC-noisy campaigns, to be used at start of NMP.


end May 2021


Output MLP (first half 2022):

  • SOC sends pass requests + RSW locations for first half 2022 to MOC
  • MOC formally requests passes from ESTRACK (to be fed into FECS) & sets LTP boundaries for LTPs 6 and 7
June 2021

Full science E2E test, incl.

  • STP with iVSTP reservations (ITs to SOC)
  • VSTP IORs  (ITs to SOC)
  • IOR CRRs (SOC to ITs)
  • PORs, VDORs, PTRs (SOC to MOC) + associated CRRs (MOC to SOC)








Preparation LTP 5 (+ review manoeuvres LTP6): 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for end Cruise and start NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP5 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP05 Oct 2021-Dec 2021 


12 July 2021kick off LTP5 planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP5 + scope for plan optimisation

13 July 2021Executive SWT
Nominal Phase MLP (first half 2022): executive SWT approves the top-level science plan for LTPs 6+7




Output MLP (first half 2022):

  • SOC runs first-round SSMM + downlink simulations 
  • feedback to SWT

20 & 22 July 2021

>2m before Oct-Dec 2021

SOWG #18

CP+NMP Planning LTP 5: observations and SOOP planning for Oct-Dec 2021 

There will be a review of any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP6 (Jan-Mar 2022) as well, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


by mid August 2021

~1m before first IOR deadline 




Output LTP5 planning:

end Aug 2021


Pre-LTP TN for LTP6:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP6 (Jan-Mar 2022) to Flight Dynamics
end September

Preparation LTP06 (+ review manoeuvres & downlink LTP07): 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for early NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP06 & rough pass schedule LTP7
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP06 Q1-2022


14 Oct 2021kick off LTP06 planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP6 + scope for plan optimisation

26 & 28 Oct 2021

>2m before Jan-Mar 2022

SOWG #19

NMP Planning LTP06: observations and SOOP planning for Q1-2022

There will be a high-level review of LTP07 (Q2-2022) as well, based on the preliminary pass schedule received from MOC
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP07, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


by mid end Nov 2021

~1m before first IOR deadline

note planning output will be delayed due to rework due to late PTEL 




Output LTP06 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP06 
    (see STP-183 to STP-197 Schedule)
  • Update context page LTP06 Q1-2022
end Nov 2021


Pre-LTP TN for LTP07:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP07 (Q2-2022) to Flight Dynamics

16-17 Nov 2021 

>7m before Jul 2022

SWT 30

No urgent mission level planning needed. Input to ESTRACK negotiation already provided after summer, based on output of SWT#29 and the RSW locations for whole year 2022.

SWT will be focussed on Mission Status at end Cruise Phase and readiness for NMP.


end December

Preparation LTP07: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP07 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP07 Q2-2022


Jan 2022 

>2m before Apr-Jun 2022

SOWG

(no meeting for LTP07 planning)


NMP Planning LTP07: observations and SOOP planning for Q2-2022

Seen the simplicity of LTP07 (no RSWs), this period will be planned by SOC, with IS/RSWG and individual instrument teams in the loop as needed.

There will be a high-level review of LTP08 (Q3-2022) as well
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP08, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


by mid Feb 2022 
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP07 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP07 (star)


Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on 2022-H2 = LTP08+09):

  • Review PSP, Bepi coordination & any coordination with other missions/observatories (opportunities from Jul 2022 onwards) 
  • SOC prepares context for start NMP planning (orbit plots, important events, ...)
    and prepares downlink simulations


7-9 Feb 2022 PMSWT 31

Nominal Phase MLP (2022-H2): Planning of science priorities for Jul-Dec 2022 (LTP08+09)


end Feb 2022


Output MLP (2022-H2):

  • SOC sends pass requests + RSW locations for 2nd half 2022 to MOC
  • MOC formally requests passes from ESTRACK (to be fed into FECS) & sets LTP boundaries for LTPs 08 and 09
end Feb 2022


Pre-LTP TN for LTP08:

  • SOC sends S/C manoeuvre requests for LTP08 (Q3-2022) to Flight Dynamics
end March

Preparation LTP08: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP08 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP08 Q3-2022


early April 2022kick off LTP08 planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP8 + scope for plan optimisation

Wed 20 April 2022 PM

>2m before Apr-Jun 2022

SOWG #20

NMP Planning LTP08: observations and SOOP planning for Q3-2022

Light planning meeting of 1 day only for LTP-8 (no RSWs to prepare), possibility for coordination matters and technical discussions.

There will be a high-level review of LTP09 (Q4-2022) as well
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP09, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


early May 2022 
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP08 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP08 (star)
end May 2022


Pre-LTP TN for LTP09:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP09 (Q4-2022) to Flight Dynamics


Preparation MLP for NMP Segment 2 (focus on 2023-H1 = LTP10+11):

  • Review PSP, Bepi coordination & any coordination with other missions/observatories (opportunities from Jan 2023 onwards) 
  • SOC prepares context for start NMP planning (orbit plots, important events, ...)
    and prepares downlink simulations


mid May 2022 (16-18 May)

>7m before Jan 2023

SWT 32

Nominal Phase MLP (2023-H1): Planning of science priorities for Jan-Jun 2023 (LTP10+11)






Output MLP (2023-H1):

  • SOC sends pass requests + RSW locations to MOC
  • MOC formally requests passes from ESTRACK (to be fed into FECS) & sets LTP boundaries for LTPs 10 and 11
end June

Preparation LTP09: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP09 (FECS+PTEL) 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP09 Q4-2022


Tue 5 July 2022kick off LTP09 planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP9 + scope for plan optimisation

Mon 11 & Wed 13 July 2022SOWG #21

NMP Planning LTP09: observations and SOOP planning for Q4-2022

Regular SOWG to plan for a 3 months period including RSWs.

There will be a high-level review of LTP10 (Q1-2023) as well
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP10, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


by early Aug 2022 
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP09 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP09 (star)
end Aug 2022


Pre-LTP TN for LTP10:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP10 (Q1-2023) to Flight Dynamics
16 Sep 2022 (after Solar Orbiter Science Workshop in Belfast)SWT 33
No specific planning needs at this point.
end September

Preparation LTP10: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP10 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP10 Q1-2023


early Oct 2022
SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP10 + scope for plan optimisation (most probably by email)

>2m before Jan-Mar 2022



NMP Planning LTP10: observations and SOOP planning for Q1-2023

Offline for LTP-10 (no RSWs to prepare), based on guidelines sent by email.


Thu 13 Oct 2022 (+ Mon 17 Oct)

Refinement of MLP for LTP11 RSWs

RSWG meets to design and discuss a high-level SOOP plan for the 3 RS windows in LTP11.

+ any requests for calibrations or special operations in LTP11 needing S/C manoeuvres.

Deadline for special manoeuvres requests in LTP11 is 1 Nov.



3 Nov 2022Executive SWT
Validation of the RSWG-designed SOOP plan for LTP11, as starting point for next SOWG.
by mid Nov 2022 
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP10 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP10 (star)
10 Nov 2022


Pre-LTP TN for LTP11:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP11(Q2-2023) to Flight Dynamics


Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on 2023-H2 = LTP12+13):

  • Review PSP, Bepi coordination & any coordination with other missions/observatories (opportunities from Jul 2023 onwards) 
  • SOC prepares context for start NMP planning (orbit plots, important events, ...)
    and prepares downlink simulations


16 Nov 2022

>7m before Jul 2023

SWT 34

short, online


Nominal Phase MLP (2023-H2): Planning of science priorities for Jul-Dec 2023 (LTP12+13)

  • Prioritized list of SOOPs to run during LTP13 RSWs
  • + SOOP coordinators 

→ note: SOC understands these details may come later, timing TBD, ideally before April
confirmed to take place in Feb 2023






Output MLP (2023-H2):

  • SOC sends pass requests + RSW locations to MOC
  • MOC formally requests passes from ESTRACK (to be fed into FECS) & sets LTP boundaries for LTPs 12 and 13

Early December 


Preparation LTP11 : 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP11 (~12 Dec)
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP11 Q2-2023


19 Dec 2022 14:00 CETkick off LTP11  planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP11 + scope for plan optimisation

16-18 Jan 2023

>2m before Apr-June 2023

SOWG #22

@ESAC


NMP Planning LTP11 : observations and SOOP planning for Q2-2023

Regular SOWG to plan for a 3 months period including RSWs.



by end Jan 2023 
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP11 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP11 (star)
15 Feb 14:00-18:00 CET

SWT 35

short, online

Nominal Phase MLP (2023-H2): Planning of science priorities for Jul-Dec 2023 (LTP12+13)

  • Prioritized list of SOOPs to run during LTP13 RSWs
  • + SOOP coordinators 


  • Request to send any SC manoeuvre and calibration requests for LTP12 to SOC


23 Feb 2023 14:00 CETonline

Refinement of MLP for LTP13 RSWs

LTP13 SOOP coordinators + SOC (SWT invited) meets to design and discuss a high-level SOOP plan for the 3 RS windows in LTP13, based on decisions made by SWT in Feb.

+ any requests for calibrations or special operations in LTP13 needing S/C manoeuvres.

Deadline for input on special manoeuvres and pVSTP needs is end May.



26 Feb 2023


Pre-LTP TN for LTP12:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP12 to Flight Dynamics
end March 2023

Preparation LTP12: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP12
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP12 July 2025-Dec 2025


early April 2023kick off LTP12 planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP12 + scope for plan optimisation

April 2023

>2m before Apr-Jun 2022

SOWG

(no meeting for LTP12 planning)



NMP Planning LTP12: observations and SOOP planning for Q3-2023

No meeting or potentially light planning meeting (TBC) for LTP-12 (no RSWs to prepare).

There will also be a high-level review of LTP13 (Q4-2023) around this time
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP13, so the requests can be sent to MOC.




Preparation MLP for NMP Segment 3 (focus on 2024-H1 = LTP14+15):

  • Review PSP, Bepi coordination & any coordination with other missions/observatories (opportunities in 2024) 
  • SOC prepares context for start NMP planning (orbit plots, important events, ...)
    and prepares downlink simulations
  • SOC prepares proposal for SSMM repartitioning, to be applied at start of Segment 3


17-19 April 2023

>7m before Jan 2024

SWT 36

Paris


Nominal Phase MLP - Segment 3 (2024):

  • Set science priorities for Jan-Jun 2024 (LTP14+15):
    • Fix location of RS windows for Jan-Jun 2024 (LTP14+15)
    • Set prioritized list of SOOPs to run during RSWs
    • Appoint SOOP coordinators 
  • Set preliminary science priorities for Jul-Dec 2024 (LTP16+17) 
  • Set preliminary location of RS windows for Jul-Dec 2024 (LTP16+17)
  • Discuss and approve SSMM repartitioning proposal
  • The LTP13 high-level SOOP plan worked out earlier by the SOOP coordinators could be presented as starting point for SOWG in July.





Output MLP (2024-H1):

  • SOC sends pass requests + RSW locations to MOC
  • MOC formally requests passes from ESTRACK (to be fed into FECS) & sets LTP boundaries for LTPs 14 and 15
  • SOC updates Orbit plots with RSW locations in 2024
early May 2023
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP12 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP12 (star)
end May 2023


Pre-LTP TN for LTP13:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP13 (Q4-2023) to Flight Dynamics
end June 2023

Preparation LTP13: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP13 (FECS+PTEL) 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP13 Q4-2023


Early July 2023 TBCkick off LTP13 planningSOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP13 + scope for plan optimisation

10-12 July 2023SOWG 23 @ESAC

NMP Planning LTP13: observations and SOOP planning for Q4-2023

Regular SOWG to plan for a 3 months period including RSWs.

There will be a high-level review of LTP14 (Q1-2024) as well
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP14, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


by early Aug 2023
~1m before first IOR deadline 


Output LTP13 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP13 (star)
end Aug 2023


Pre-LTP TN for LTP14:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP14 (Q1-2024) to Flight Dynamics

18-20 September 2023, 14-18h CEST

>7m before Jul 2024

SWT-37 (online)

Nominal Phase MLP (2024-H2): Planning of science priorities for Jul-Dec 2024 (LTP16+17)

  • Define prioritized list of SOOPs to run during LTP16-17 RSWs
  • Appoint SOOP coordinators 







Output MLP (2024-H2):

  • SOC sends pass requests + RSW locations to MOC
  • MOC formally requests passes from ESTRACK (to be fed into FECS) & sets LTP boundaries for LTPs 16 and 17

end September


Preparation LTP14: 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP14 Q1-2024



early Oct 2023


SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP14 + scope for plan optimisation 



>2m before Jan-Mar 2024

Offline TBC


NMP Planning LTP14: observations and SOOP planning for Q1-2024

No meeting or potentially light planning meeting (TBC) for LTP-14 (no RSWs to prepare TBC).

There will also be a high-level review of LTP15 (Q2-2024) to define any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP15, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


Mid Oct TBC


Refinement of MLP for LTP15 RSWs

LTP15 SOOP coordinators + SOC meets to design and discuss a high-level SOOP plan for the RS windows in LTP15, based on decisions made by SWT in April 2023.

+ any requests for calibrations or special operations in LTP15 needing S/C manoeuvres.

Timing TBD, deadline for input on special manoeuvres and pVSTP needs is end Nov



by mid Nov 2023

~1m before first IOR deadline 




Output LTP14 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP14 

Mid Nov 2023




Pre-LTP TN for LTP15:

  • SOC requests S/C manoeuvres for LTP15 Q2-2024 to Flight Dynamics



Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on 2024-H2 = LTP16+17):

  • Review PSP, Bepi coordination & any coordination with other missions/observatories (opportunities from Jul 2024 onwards) 
  • SOC prepares context for start NMP planning (orbit plots, important events, ...)
    and prepares downlink simulations



Early December 


Preparation LTP15 : 

  • Instrument teams review observation definitions for NMP in SOOP Kitchen
  • MOC distributes formal event skeleton for LTP15 
  • SOC prepares SOOP Kitchen (obs definitions, events, ...)
  • Update context page LTP15 Q2-2024



Mid Dec

kick off LTP15 planning

SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP15 + scope for plan optimisation



Mid Jan 2024

>2m before Apr-June 2024

SOWG 24



NMP Planning LTP15 : observations and SOOP planning for Q2-2024

Regular SOWG to plan for a 3 months period including RSWs.

There will be a high-level review of LTP-16 (Q3-2024) as well
+ any S/C manoeuvres needed during LTP-16, so the requests can be sent to MOC.


by end Jan 2024

~1m before first IOR deadline 




Output LTP15 planning:

  • SOC distributes formal products (EFECS, TMC, obs timelines)
    and context plan in SOOP Kitchen
  • = input for IOR writing for STPs included in LTP15 

(star) STP planning schedules are published per LTP cycle, see child pages under the LTP pages, e.g. under LTP06 Q1-2022

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