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After completing this lesson, the student will be able to describe the tasks involved at the start of a ground station contact or pass, including AOS, satellite communication/lock, satellite state of health, and command execution.

Explain what occurs at Acquisition of Signal (AOS) and how to confirm it has happened

Describe verification of two way communication with the spacecraft

Identify and list typical satellite command and telemetry link components

Discuss how to verify the health of a spacecraft once contact has been established

Recall important areas to monitor during a satellite contact

Explain the process of verifying the pre-loaded execution of satellite commands

Recognize common commanding safety controls (such as single command release authority and two person validation)

Identify the common indicators for successful command reception and execution

Describe the methods used to verify the execution of command sequences