Success in space is definitely hard, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult as a lot of us make it. It’s all in the prep and the mindset. Underestimating the complexities of mission planning and sticking to the status quo – stubbornly relying on a patchwork of legacy tools, outdated analysis software, and manual workflows – is having a stifling effect on emerging capabilities in LEO and their positive impact on life on Earth. Today, though, there are solutions to ensure a mission launched returns as a mission accomplished.