Shuttle operations era planning for flight operationsThe Space Transportation System (STS) provides routine access to space for a wide range of customers in which cargos vary from single payloads on dedicated flights to multiple payloads that share Shuttle resources. This paper describes the flight operations planning process from payload introduction through flight assignment to execution of the payload objectives and the changes that have been introduced to improve that process. Particular attention is given to the factors that influence the amount of preflight preparation necessary to satisfy customer requirements. The partnership between the STS operations team and the customer is described in terms of their functions and responsibilities in the development of a flight plan. A description of the Mission Control Center (MCC) and payload support capabilities completes the overview of Shuttle flight operations.
Document ID
19850055009
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Holt, J. D. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Beckman, D. A. (NASA Johnson Space Center Payload and Operations Support Branch, Houston, TX, United States)