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Plans for West Coast STS launch capabilityThe layout and scope of operations of the Vandenberg AFB West Coast Launch Site for the Space Shuttle are examined. The launch site intended for the first West Coast launch in December 1983 is being constructed by the United States Air Force. Topic discussed include site/selection/management/concepts, Shuttle hardware flow and related facilities, launch pad operations, orbiter erection at SLC-6 VAFB, solid rocket booster operations, and payload ground processing. In conclusion it is noted that NASA and DOD personnel are working together to ensure that the launch site is completed on schedule at minimum cost.
Document ID
19790069260
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Murphy, W. P. (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, Fla., United States)
Marshall, J. H. (USAF, Space and Missile Test Center Vandenberg AFB, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1979
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 79-55
Accession Number
79A53273
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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