This paper describes the capabilities at the launch site for preparing ISS payloads for flight. On-line Utilization Operations, including payload off-line activities, payload turnover to KSC, physical integration of rack and attached payloads, payload-to-ISS final functional checkout, payload closeouts, and passive stowage are discussed in detail. Examples of payload processing in action are given. Throughout the discussion, specific challenges in developing and implementing new operational processes are examined, such as, meeting flight element need dates while maintaining payload arrival at KSC as close to launch as possible.
ISS payload launch site capabilities and processing flow
SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL FORUM - 2000 ; 2000 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 504 , 1 ; 117-123
2000-01-19
7 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
ISS Payload Launch Site Capabilities and Processing Flow
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