Columbus Man Tended Free Flying laboratory (MTFF) requires the implementation of an integration logistics support system in order to ensure the supportability of the MTFF throughout its operational life of 30 years. MTFF handling and transportation of the MTFF to the launch site in configuration as close as possible to the launch configuration presents a challenge to transportation methods and scenarios, and requires an innovative infrastructure. Ground processing and checkout activities at the Guiana space center launch site need to be organized and timelined in a way to have existing launch site facilities and capabilities support the MTFF needs, and to meet the scheduled launch date.
Columbus Free Flying Laboratory (MTFF) Logistics, Transportation, and Ground Processing
1991
14 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Columbus space station , Ground support equipment , Ground support systems , Launching sites , Logistics , Man tended free flyers , Checkout , Data processing , European space programs , French guiana , Maintenance , Mission planning , Space laboratories , Foreign technology