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We present an overview of the information flow at STScI by way of following an observing proposal through the system, end to end, describing the path it follows and the interfaces it traverses. As separate systems are encountered we describe their current functions, the rationale for them, how functions and interfaces have been changed and improved over the years, and where we plan additional enhancements or major revisions. We also highlight areas of HST operations which are sufficiently general in nature as to apply to other types of science operations facilities. The Institute’s approach to the development and maintenance of these systems and processes has evolved over the past 15 years, and promises to change further as we move into the second decade of HST operations and begin planning for the Next Generation Space Telescope, HST’s successor.
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Hanisch, R.J. (2000). Information Handling for the Hubble Space Telescope. In: Heck, A. (eds) Information Handling in Astronomy. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 250. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4345-5_10
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