Space operations refer to the planning, execution, and management of activities related to space exploration, satellite operations, and other space-based missions. This research area encompasses a wide range of activities, including launch operations, spacecraft monitoring and control, mission planning, orbital mechanics, space debris management, and astronaut training. Space operations research aims to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of space missions, as well as develop new technologies and strategies for exploring and utilizing space. This field is crucial for advancing our understanding of the universe, expanding human presence in space, and supporting a variety of applications such as communications, weather forecasting, and scientific research.