Orion SysML Model, Digital Twin, and Lessons Learned for Artemis I

In 2015 it was recognized by NASA’s Orion Chief Engineer that NASA’s design insight into the Orion subsystems for Artemis I was not sufficient to provide standard engineering support to flight operations. To address these concerns, provide an opportunity to apply emerging model-based systems engineering and digital twin methodologies, and provide opportunities for employees across NASA to get hands-on training, an Orion Digital Twin pilot project was initiated in 2020 as part of the Agency’s Digital Transformation initiative.