Operations research in the space industry

Operations research techniques have been used in the space industry since its infancy, and various competing methods and codes, with widely varying characteristics, have been used over time. This survey is intended to give an overview of current application cases of different operations research techniques and methodologies in the domain of space engineering and space science.

► We review the use of operations research techniques in the space industry.
► The use of O.R. permeates vast areas of space technology and astronomy.
► Various methods and codes, with varying characteristics, have been used over time.