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
Date | Meeting | Preparation for ... | Planning Activity or SGS Test | Output of ... / Feedback on ... |
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Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on first half 2022):
→ 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 Approve list of EMC-noisy campaigns, to be used at start of NMP. | ||
end May 2021 | Output MLP (first half 2022):
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June 2021 | Full science E2E test, incl.
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Preparation LTP 5 (+ review manoeuvres LTP6):
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12 July 2021 | kick off LTP5 planning | SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP5 + scope for plan optimisation | ||
13 July 2021 | Executive SWT | Nominal Phase MLP (first half 2022): executive SWT approves the top-level science plan for LTPs 6+7 | ||
Output MLP (first half 2022):
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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:
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end Aug 2021 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP6:
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end September | Preparation LTP06 (+ review manoeuvres & downlink LTP07):
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14 Oct 2021 | kick off LTP06 planning | SOC 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 | ||
by ~1m before first IOR deadline note planning output will be delayed due to rework due to late PTEL | Output LTP06 planning:
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end Nov 2021 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP07:
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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:
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Jan 2022 >2m before Apr-Jun 2022 |
(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 | ||
by mid Feb 2022 ~1m before first IOR deadline | Output LTP07 planning:
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Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on 2022-H2 = LTP08+09):
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7-9 Feb 2022 PM | SWT 31 | Nominal Phase MLP (2022-H2): Planning of science priorities for Jul-Dec 2022 (LTP08+09) | ||
end Feb 2022 | Output MLP (2022-H2):
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end Feb 2022 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP08:
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end March | Preparation LTP08:
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early April 2022 | kick off LTP08 planning | SOC 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 | ||
early May 2022 ~1m before first IOR deadline | Output LTP08 planning:
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end May 2022 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP09:
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Preparation MLP for NMP Segment 2 (focus on 2023-H1 = LTP10+11):
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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):
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end June | Preparation LTP09:
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Tue 5 July 2022 | kick off LTP09 planning | SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP9 + scope for plan optimisation | ||
Mon 11 & Wed 13 July 2022 | SOWG #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 | ||
by early Aug 2022 ~1m before first IOR deadline | Output LTP09 planning:
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end Aug 2022 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP10:
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16 Sep 2022 (after Solar Orbiter Science Workshop in Belfast) | SWT 33 | No specific planning needs at this point. | ||
end September | Preparation LTP10:
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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 2022 | Executive 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:
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10 Nov 2022 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP11:
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Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on 2023-H2 = LTP12+13):
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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)
→ note: SOC understands these details may come later, timing TBD, ideally before April | ||
Output MLP (2023-H2):
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Early December | Preparation LTP11 :
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19 Dec 2022 14:00 CET | kick off LTP11 planning | SOC 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 | @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:
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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)
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23 Feb 2023 14:00 CET | online | 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:
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end March 2023 | Preparation LTP12:
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early April 2023 | kick off LTP12 planning | SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP12 + scope for plan optimisation | ||
April 2023 >2m before Apr-Jun 2022 |
(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 | ||
Preparation MLP for NMP Segment 3 (focus on 2024-H1 = LTP14+15):
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17-19 April 2023 >7m before Jan 2024 | SWT 36 Paris | Nominal Phase MLP - Segment 3 (2024):
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Output MLP (2024-H1):
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early May 2023 ~1m before first IOR deadline | Output LTP12 planning:
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end May 2023 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP13:
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end June 2023 | Preparation LTP13:
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Early July 2023 TBC | kick off LTP13 planning | SOC and PSs inform the instrument teams about the planning goals of LTP13 + scope for plan optimisation | ||
10-12 July 2023 | SOWG 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 | ||
by early Aug 2023 ~1m before first IOR deadline | Output LTP13 planning:
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end Aug 2023 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP14:
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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)
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Output MLP (2024-H2):
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end September | Preparation LTP14:
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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:
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Mid Nov 2023 | Pre-LTP TN for LTP15:
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Preparation MLP for NMP (focus on 2024-H2 = LTP16+17):
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Early December | Preparation LTP15 :
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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 | ||
by end Jan 2024 ~1m before first IOR deadline | Output LTP15 planning:
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STP planning schedules are published per LTP cycle, see child pages under the LTP pages, e.g. under LTP06 Q1-2022