NASA Systems Engineering Handbook

The NASA Systems Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive guide that outlines how NASA plans, develops, and manages complex projects like space missions. It provides structured processes to ensure all parts of a project—from design and development to testing and operations—work together effectively. The handbook emphasizes clear requirements, risk management, quality assurance, and collaboration among teams, aiming to improve reliability and success rates of space systems. Essentially, it serves as a roadmap to help engineers and managers systematically build and support safe, functional, and innovative space technologies.