The complex of equipment, hardware, software, networks, and mission-unique facilities required to conduct mission operations of the aero-craft or spacecraft systems and payloads. This complex includes the computers, communications, operating systems, and networking equipment needed to interconnect and host the Mission Operations software. This element includes the design, development, implementation, integration, test and the associated support equipment of the ground system, including the hardware and software needed for processing, archiving and distributing telemetry and radiometric data and for commanding the aeronautical or space craft. Also includes the operations, maintenance, and disposal of the project testbeds and project-owned facilities. This element does not include integration and test with the other project systems and conducting mission operations.