Space Shuttle cargo processing at the Kennedy Space CenterThis paper discusses the various activities involved in processing the two basic types of cargo being prepared for launch by the Space Transportation System. An overview will be presented describing the independent processing systems used to ready the Spacelabs and other horizontal cargo as well as upper stages and other vertical cargo. The interrelationship of these two types of preparations with the main line Space Shuttle test and checkout operations will be shown. In the explanation of each process, the ground support equipment and facilities of the Kennedy Space Center are described.
Document ID
19800067770
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Rock, W. H. (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cargo Projects Office, Cocoa Beach, Fla., United States)