National Launch System KSC facilities and operationsThe current planning for the launch site ground operations and facilities required at the Kennedy Space Center to accommodate the National Launch System (NLS) are described. Special consideration is given to the program activities associated with reducing costs for ground operations and with the ground operations vehicle processing scenarios for launching the NLS vehicles from KSC. The KSC facilities described include the Payload Encapsulation Facility, the Mobile Launcher Platform, and the Cargo Transfer Vehicle Checkout Facility. Attention is also given to the modifications of existing facilities required to accommodate the NLS facilities and the transportation and handling equipment.
Document ID
19920055922
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Evans, R. T., Jr. (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Page, D. W. (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)