The development of a new launch vehicle to support NASA's future exploration plans requires significant redesign and upgrade of Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) launch pad and ground support equipment systems. In many cases, specialized test equipment and systems will be required to certify the function of the new system designs under simulated operational conditions, including propellant loading. This paper provides an overview of the cryogenic test infrastructure that is in place at KSC to conduct development and qualification testing that ranges from the component level to the integrated-system level. An overview of the major cryogenic test facilities will be provided, along with a detailed explanation of the technology focus area for each facility
Large-Scale Cryogenic Testing of Launch Vehicle Ground Systems at the Kennedy Space Center
Cryogenic Engineering Conference ; 2007 ; Chattanooga, TN, United States
2007-07-16
Conference paper
No indication
English
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