NASA Orion + Keysight Eggplant Test Automation Platform Help Make Space Travel Safer

时间： 2023-03-16 来源：Keysight Blog

Space. The final frontier...
You don't have to be a Trekkie for those words to spark the imagination. There's something about space that sets dreams aloft — even if we never get there ourselves. But application developers and software test automation specialists need not despair. One day, their work may well wind up among the stars.

And for a lucky few working on NASA’s Orion spacecraft projects, that dream has already become a reality.

KEYSIGHT Eggplant test automation software enables safer space travel

The centerpiece of NASA's Artemis missions, the Orion spacecraft is an engineering wonder. It's a symphony of software — with all systems operating in perfect harmony to shuttle passengers and payloads safely through the cosmos. And when it comes to essential software systems, few things are more crucial than the cockpit displays the astronauts rely on. A veritable nerve center for the spacecraft, they control everything from thrust vectoring to status-check monitoring.

Long before the first Artemis mission lifted off, NASA needed to ensure its highly complex software systems — including the cockpit display software — were ready for the rigors of spaceflight. That's why they selected the Keysight Eggplant test automation platform to test the Orion spacecraft's three cockpit displays.

By using software test automation to emulate complex user behaviors — such as the hand motions used by the astronauts to display essential cockpit data — the Eggplant software helped NASA save precious time during development while minimizing the risk of human error.

NASA adds real-world astronaut experience and expertise to the Orion team

NASA's software team needed someone with firsthand astronaut experience and subject matter expertise, so they enlisted the help of now-retired NASA Chief Astronaut and Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy to help develop and test the spacecraft's cockpit software.

"I don't think I was really appreciative of the level of effort and technical challenges that go into robust testing," Cassidy said. "Problems are a lot easier to solve on the ground. That's where you can take time to solve them, where you're not going to hurt somebody."

But that's not all he has to say on the subject. Not by a long shot.

In an upcoming webinar, Mach Speed Software Testing for Safe Space Travel, Cassidy will share stories about his real-world experiences in spaceflight and software test automation.

Joining him are Keysight's own Greg Patschke, General Manager of Aerospace, Defense, and Government Solutions, and Jay Epps, Solutions Engineering Manager. Boasting nearly a hundred years of combined experience across the aerospace, defense, and engineering sectors, the trio will answer a wide range of questions. Here are just a few.

•   What are the best practices in software test automation for critical missions in space and defense?
•   How do you test for extremes and anticipate the human side of software use?
•   How will digital twin technologies put a communication network on the moon?
•   How do you test complex integrations for mission-critical 5G and satellite communications?

Humankind’s ongoing leaps into space will rely on software and test automation

It's tempting to look at Orion as our next giant leap into the cosmos. But it's just a small step towards the Artemis mission's ultimate goal: Mars. Eighty-one million miles stretch between Earth and the red planet. But that's nothing compared to the technological leaps needed to make the journey.

Although it's fun to daydream about what those bold new technologies will look like, the truth is much more realistic. Systems like navigation, decision-making, and communications depend on software. As long as that remains the case, any future mission to Mars will rely — at least in part — on software test automation to help ensure safe space travel and mission success.

After all, you can't afford to take shortcuts when lives are on the line. That's why it's so important to test early and often.

发送到邮箱 |
+1 赞 0
收藏
评论 0
| 转发至：

本文由福尔摩斯evelyn转载自Keysight Blog，原文标题为:NASA Orion + Keysight Eggplant Help Make Space Travel Safer，本站所有转载文章系出于传递更多信息之目的，且明确注明来源，不希望被转载的媒体或个人可与我们联系，我们将立即进行删除处理。

全部评论（0）

暂无评论

Simplifying the Complexity of POS Testing with Automation and Robotics

Keysight Eggplant test automation platform offers a powerful end-to-end testing solution that connects to robotics, providing a holistic approach to POS system testing.

2023-11-02 - 原厂动态

Unlocking the Potential of PLM with Keysight’s Eggplant Automated Software Testing

Keysight’s Eggplant Test Automation can revolutionize the testing process for PLM, helping developers meet time constraints and manage complex workflows.

2023-08-11 - 原厂动态

Minebea Built New Facility for Defense-related and Aerospace Components at Its Matsuida Plant

Minebea Co., Ltd. built a new production facility as part of its strategy to expand operations geared toward the defense and aerospace markets. The new facility, with a total floor area of 9,000㎡, was constructed on the premises of Minebea‘s Matsuida Plant in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture. Minebea‘s plans also included closing its Omori Plant in Tokyo due to a lack of sufficient space.

2024-09-02 - 原厂动态代理服务技术支持批量订货

Eaton Bussmann（伊顿巴斯曼）Power Defense™塑壳断路器选型指南

目录- Introduction Technical overview Engineering Dimension Ordering

型号- PDC4XMCI,PXR FAMILY,PDG3XFPMC3P,PDC2X3T250RC,PDC1XHMCEK,PDG2XIPPB,PDG2XHMCSK,PDC719308,PDC719307,PDC2XFPMC3P,PDC2X4TA250CW,PDC3XPIBB4P630A,PDC1XHMCEP,PDG2XIB3P,PDC1XUV24DCV,PDC1XHMCEN,PDG3XPHB,PDC719309,PDC719421,PDG2XTC4P,PDC3XLZM3ADP4P,PDC719423,PDC719422,PDG4XHMCSNP,PDG2XPLKROFF,PDC1X4TA160CW,PDG4XHMCSNK,PDG2XUV440ACV,PDE46XXXXXTAAS,PDC4X4T1000RC,PDG2XHMCSN,PDC2XFPMC4P,PDE1XROP240AC,PDG2XHMCSP,PDG2XIB4P,PDC719310,PDC1X4T160,PDE43XXXXXB1NS,PDG4X4TA800CW,M22-K10,300374-MK,PDC3X3T630RC,PDC4XIPDB3P,PDC1XHMDEK,PDG2XHMDSK,PDC719209,PDC719208,PDC1XHMDEP,PDC719207,PDC719201,PDC719200,PDE1XRCD4P100F030,PDC719203,PDE44XXXXXSNNS,PDC719202,PDC710408,PDE1XRCD3P100,PDC710407,M22-K01,PDC710406,PDC710405,PDG3X3TA630CW,PDG2XST250ACDCT,PDG4XUV24DCV,PDC4XIPDB4P,PDC3X4TS630,PDG2XHMDSP,PDG2XLZMADP3P,PDC4XWDR3P1000A,PDC710402,PDC710401,PDC710400,PDC719210,PDG2XTC3P,PDG4XUV240ACV,PDC3XLZM3ADP3P,PDC719215,PDE2XROP24DC,PDG3XROPXMCI,PDG4XPHB,PDE23XXXXXB1NS,PDC719470,PDC710414,PDC1XIPDBRH,PDC2XIB,PDG3XST24ACDCT,PDE1XRCD4P100,PDC710413,PDC719223,PDC710412,PDC719222,PDC710411,PDC719221,PDC719220,PDC719469,PDC719468,PDE23XXXXXSNNS,PDC710309,PDC710308,PDC710307,PDG3XPLKTOFF,PDC710428,PDC710306,PDC710305,PDC710426,PDE24XXXXXB8NS,PDC710304,PDC710425,PDC9XPIBB3P160A,PDC9X3EHTS160,PDC2XPIBB4P250A,PDE2XROPT24DC,PDC1X3T160,PDC710303,PDC710424,PDC710302,PDC710423,PDE1XRCD4P160F300S,PDC710301,PDC710300,PDE1XRCD3P100F300,PDC1XIPDB3P,PDC9XPIBK4P160A,PDC710319,PDC710318,PDE2XRCD4P250,PDC710317,PDC710438,260154,PDC710316,PDC710315,PDC12XIPDBRO,PDC710436,PDE33XXXXXVAAS,PDC1XPIBB3P160A,PDE,PDG3XWDR3P630A,PDE24XXXXXVAAS,PDC1XUV24ACV,PDC710314,PDC710313,PDC719002,PDE2XROP240AC,PDC710312,PDC710433,PDC719001,PDC710311,PDC710310,PDC710431,PDC710430,PDC719006,PDC719005,PDE26XXXXXTAAS,PDE3XRCD4P630,PDC710209,PDC710328,PDC710449,PDC710327,PDC710448,PDC710326,PDC710447,PDC2X4TS250,PDE46XXXXXVAAS,PDG2XUV18DCW,PDC4X4TS1000,PDC719019,PDC710325,PDC710446,PDC710324,PDC710445,PDE13XXXXXTAAJ,PDC710323,PDC710444,PDC710322,PDC710443,PDC710321,PDC719018,PDC710320,PDC719017,PDG3XIB4P,216378,216376,PDC710339,PDC710338,PDG2XALMBC,PDC710337,PDC2X3TA250CW,PDC2X3T160,PDG2XHMDS,PDC710457,PDC710334,PDC710455,PDC2XMCI,PDC710333,PDC710454,PDC710212,PDC710332,PDC710453,PDC719029,PDC710211,PDC710331,PDC710452,PDC719028,PDC710210,PDE44XXXXXVAAS,PDC710451,PDC719027,PDC710450,PDC1XROPXMCI,PDE26XXXXXVAAS,PDC1XST24ACDCT,PDG2XROPXMCIS,PDC1XROPXMCIS,PDC710349,PDC710469,PDG4XST440ACT,PDC710348,PDG2XUV24ACV,PDC1XIB,PDG4XHMCEN,PDG4XHMCEP,PDC9X3T100,PDG4XHMCEK,PDC710460,PDG2XROPXMCI,PDG3XUV18DCW,PDC710468,PDC710346,PDC710345,PDC710465,PDC710344,PDC710464,PDC710343,PDC710463,PDC719039,PDC710462,PDC719038,PDE23XXXXXB8NS,PDC710461,PDC719037,PDC710340,PDE13(4)G..16 A,PDC710359,PDG4XHMDS,PDE36XXXXXVAAS,PDC1X4TS160,PDC710471,PDC710470,PDE1XRCD4P160F030S,PDC1XPLKTOFF,PDC719047,PDC710358,PDC4XLZM4ADP4P,PDC710357,PDC710477,PDC710356,PDC710476,PDC710355,PDC710475,PDC710474,PDC719049,PDC719048,PDC719061,PDC719060,PDC710009,PDG2XHMDE,PDC719063,PDC710129,PDC719062,PDC710128,PDC710361,PDC710360,PDC710481,PDC710480,PDE11XXXXXTFFJ,PDE34XXXXXVAAS,PDC3XPIBB3P630A,PDG2XST440ACT,PDG2XHMCS,PDC1XST440ACT,PDC710369,PDC719058,PDG2XHMCE,PDC710368,PDC710489,PDC719057,PDC4XLZM4ADP3P,PDC710367,PDC710488,PDE1XRCD4P100F300,PDC719056,PDC710366,PDC710365,PDC710364,PDC710485,PDC710363,PDC710484,PDC710362,PDC719059,PDE1XRCD4P160S,PDC2XPIBB3P250A,PDG3XHMDEP,PDC1X4T160RC,PDC2XTC4P,PDE3XROP440AC,PDG2XFP4P,PDE24XXXXXTAAS,PDC2XIB3P,PDE33XXXXXSNNS,PDC3XMCI,PDG2XHMCENK,PDC710130,PDE14XXXXXTAAJ,PDC710491,PDC710490,PDC710259,PDG2XFP3P,PDC710258,PDC710257,PDG3XHMDEK,PDC710499,PDC710498,PDE13(4)F..16 A,PDG4XHMCE,PDC710495,PDC710010,PDC710494,PDC710131,PDE2,PDE1,PDE4,PDE3,PDE710034,PDE710035,PDG2XALMEC,PDC2XIB4P,PDC1XPIBK3P160A,PDE710036,PDE710037,PDE710030,PDE9,PDE710031,PDE710032,PDG2XHMCENP,PDG4XHMCS,PDC2XPIBK4P250A,PDE710033,PDC710262,PDC9X3TS160,PDE34XXXXXTAAS,PDC710261,PDC710260,PDC3X4TSP630,PDG2XDIN75,PDC710269,PDC710268,PDE13XXXXXVAAJ,PDC710267,PDC710266,PDC710265,PDC710264,PDG4XHMDE,PDC710263,PDG3XUV440ACV,PDE23K0016TAAS,PDG3XHMCEP,PDE710023,PDE710024,PDE710025,PDE710026,PDE710020,PDE710021,PDE710022,PDC710394,PDC710273,PDC710272,PDE1XRCD3P160F300S,PDC3X3TSP630,PDC710271,PDC710270,PDE710027,PDE710028,PDE710029,PDG3XHMCEN,PDC1X3T160RC,PDC710279,PDG3XHMCEK,PDC710278,PDC710399,PDC710398,PDC710277,PDC710035,PDC710397,PDC710276,PDC710034,PDC710396,PDC1XDIN35,PDC710275,PDC710033,PDC710395,PDC710274,PDC710032,PDG2XHMCEP,PDC1XUV18DCW,PDC2XTC3P,PDE43XXXXXSNNS,PDG3XFPMC4P,PDE710012,PDG12XHMS507,PDE710013,PDG4XPLKTOFF,PDE710014,PDE710015,PDG4XIB,PDG4XHMDEP,PDE710010,PDE710011,PDC710284,PDC710283,PDC710282,PDC710281,PDG4XHMDEK,PDC710280,PDE710016,PDE710017,PDE710018,PDE4XROP24DC,PDE710019,PDG2XHMCEK,PDC710289,PDC710047,PDC710288,PDC710046,PDC710287,PDG4X3TA800CW,PDC710045,PDG2XHMCEN,PDC710286,PDC710044,PDC710285,185149,PDC2XFP3P,PDE36XXXXXTAAS,PDGXNN,PDE710001,PDG3XST440ACT,PDE710002,PDE710003,PDE710004,PDG34XHMS445,PDC710295,PDC710174,P

August 2021 - EATON BUSSMANN - 选型指南代理服务技术支持批量订货

用于航空航天和国防的ARINC 801光纤互连

型号- ARC 38999,12F5C2,20F12Q8,ARINC 801,195-1021-000,ARC/T-1-PP125A,36F36,17Q2,BKARD2QF203M30001*F0,195-3001-107,195-3001-106,195-3001-105,195-3001-104,ARC38999-STYLE,195-3001-103,195-3001-102,ARC38999-STYLE/26FD6PNXXXX,195-3001-101,20F12T8,195-3001-100

09/2021 - ITT - 商品及供应商介绍代理服务技术支持批量订货

SMART Modular Introduces Ruggedized, High-Speed, High Capacity, High Security T6EN SSDs for Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Applications

SMART Modular Technologies announced its new ruggedized T6EN PCIe/NVMe flash drives for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. This new family of SSDs is available in U.2, E1.S and M.2 2280 form factors, enabling flexibility for end users based on their specific application and configuration needs.

2024-11-05 - 产品代理服务技术支持批量订货

【产品】易于适应的Power Defense绝缘外壳断路器（ICCB）产品，具有生成数据的能力

Eaton Bussmann推出的Power Defense绝缘外壳断路器（ICCB）产品组合在全球范围内的尺寸较小，无论其应用或项目要求如何，都易于适应。它是一种具有电子脱扣单元通信功能的断路器，并具有生成数据的能力，以帮助您优化设施的性能，并通过降低电弧闪光事件的风险来帮助确保员工，客户和最终用户的安全。

2020-07-28 - 新产品代理服务技术支持批量订货

【产品】Power Defense塑壳断路器，具有可通信的电子脱扣装置和生成数据能力

Eaton Bussmann推出的Power Defense塑壳断路器产品系列在全球范围内具有尺寸小的特点，无论应用环境或项目要求如何，都易于适应。断路器具有可通信的电子脱扣装置和生成数据的能力，以帮助您优化设施的性能，并通过降低电弧闪光事件的风险来帮助确保员工、客户和最终用户的安全。

2020-09-11 - 新产品代理服务技术支持批量订货

Kinghelm KH-GX16-6P Aerospace Connector: Unmatched Reliability and Performance

The Kinghelm KH-GX16-6P, a high-performance aerospace connector designed to deliver exceptional reliability and stability. This connector set includes both male and female ends, ensuring a secure and robust connection for a range of demanding applications

2024-09-05 - 产品代理服务技术支持批量订货

SH24D-25/SH24D-M280/SH24D—300/PV22D—M280国防系列固态硬盘

描述- 本资料介绍了Apacer的国防级固态硬盘（Defense SSD）系列。该系列产品经过严格测试，符合军事标准，具备高可靠性和耐用性。产品支持多种容量和接口类型，并具有出色的读写性能。

型号- SH24D-25,PV22D-M280,SH24D-M280,SH24D-300

2022/6/14 - 宇瞻 - 数据手册代理服务技术支持批量订货

【产品】塑壳断路器Power Defense™，伊顿公司提供的受保护的、连接的、全球的评级平台

伊顿将用我们新的、全球评级的Power Defense™塑壳断路器（MCCBs）帮助您保护您所创造的一切。无论你是在建设产能、你的遗产，还是城市天际线上的最新建筑，Power Defense MCCBs都将充当守护者和保护者。

2022-05-17 - 产品代理服务技术支持批量订货

Fixed Attenuators for Space and Defense Applications: Ensuring Reliability and Durability

Fixed attenuators, alongside other board-level components, are the unsung heroes of space exploration and defense technology. These components ensure the reliability, durability, and performance required to meet the unique challenges of these environments.

2023-10-14 - 技术探讨代理服务技术支持批量订货

Taitien Explores New Horizons in the Sky with High-end Frequency Products and Time Modules at International Aerospace and Defense Industry Exhibition

Taitien has set industry standards with its innovative frequency control product with superior low G-sensitivity technologies. It’s brought very significant improvements in the imaging effects and flight stability of drones.

2023-08-30 - 原厂动态代理服务技术支持批量订货