Enhanced integrated satellite factory test environment

Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) is developing a forward-looking project to resolve issues of proliferation of assets and excessive non-compatible software applications and databases. This project has been in the planning stages for two and one-half years. Funding is now being allocated to procure and implement solutions that fit into the context of the integrated satellite factory (ISF) test environment software. The implications and benefits are far ranging. This paper discusses the effort to design the architecture and incorporate state-of-the-art test software methodologies and products.