NASA goddard space flight centercore flight system product line

In this paper, we describe the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Core Flight System software product line. A brief technical description and business context is provided followed by a description of some of the current product line challenges. The intent of this paper is to highlight real-life problems associated with the adoption of the CFS product line. Current CFS research collaborations and potential future product line strategies related to the challenges are also provided.