Propulsion Fault Detection

Propulsion Fault Detection is a space control that finds off-nominal behavior before it becomes a mission-impacting failure for thruster, burn, and maneuver systems. It uses telemetry thresholds, trend checks, and operator review so teams can choose a safe response while keeping evidence, reliability, and public-safe operational boundaries clear.

“The mission team used Propulsion Fault Detection when the burn plan changed, so the team could choose a safe response before the next mission decision point.”