Two basic systems of Shuttle payload and checkout are discussed. The first system is called 'off-line' checkout and checks out payloads or payload segments after they are brought to the launch complex laboratories, as individual units and transfer them to an integration facility where they are assembled into a total Shuttle payload. In this scheme all payload assembly and checkout is performed away from the Orbiter. Any problems concerning the payloads will allow rescheduling another payload for flight and therefore not subjecting the Orbiter to delays in its recycling flow. The second payload processing scheme is the 'on-line' checkout which employs a 'factory to pad' concept. Payloads are delivered directly to the pad, placed in the Payload Changeout Room where they are checked out and integrated and, after completion of servicing, are installed vertically into the Orbiter. A combination of off-line and on-line processing will be used to meet all flight requirements.


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    Title :

    Shuttle payload processing at KSC


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Technology for the new horizon ; 1976 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Publication date :

    1976-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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