This paper discusses the benefits of conducting multi-system integration testing of space flight elements in lieu of merely shipping and shooting to the launch site and launching. "Ship and shoot" is a philosophy that proposes to transport flight elements directly from the factory to the launch site and begin the mission without further testing. Integration testing, relevant to validation testing in this context, is a risk mitigation effort that builds upon the individual element and system levels of qualification and acceptance tests, greatly improving the confidence of operations in space. The International Space Station Program (ISSP) experience is the focus of most discussions from a historical perspective, while proposed integration testing of the Constellation Program is also discussed. The latter will include Multi-Element Integration Testing (MElT) and Flight Element Integration Testing (FElT).


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    Title :

    Integration Testing of Space Flight Systems


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Integration Testing of Space Flight Systems ; 2008 ; Manhattan Beach, CA


    Publication date :

    2008-04-08


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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