NMP EO1 NMP EO1 DELTA PRESHIP REVIEW Section

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Section 33 Launch Campaign Day 2: 08/10/00 . . . Tom Gostomski EO-1 Launch Campaign Manager 33 -

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Contents u Transportation u Launch Site Processing u Day 2: 08/10/00 – Overview – Flow – Facilities – Communications – Procedure Status – Support Equipment – Fueling – Launch Vehicle – Issues/To Be Completed Summary 33 - 2

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Transportation u Transportation Plan (SAI-PLAN-314) - 5/20/99 u Shipping Container u – Custom designed for EO-1; consists of dolly and cover – Used for movement from Swales to GSFC; dolly used for intra-facility movement in buildings 7/10/29 – Shock isolation system – Desiccant, humidity indicator, pressure relief breather valves, through fitting for purging Spacecraft – Bagged w/ GN 2 purge in climate-controlled, air-ride van – Swales mechanical personnel in chase vehicle – Day 2: 08/10/00 – Planned stops to monitor purge (oxygen sensor to be used prior to entry) – Respond to contingencies Shock environment monitored 33 - 3

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Transportation (continued) u GSE – u Responsibilities – – – u Day 2: 08/10/00 Shipped 7 days prior to S/C in climate-controlled, air-ride van Swales – Planning – Loading of S/C into shipping container and onto truck – Crating of loose equipment GSFC/Transportation Branch – Arranging commercial transportation – Installation of shock/vibration monitoring system – Final preparation and loading of EGSE racks and crates NASA/KSC/Vandenburg Launch Site (VLS) – Unloading support – Storage of shipping container, crates, etc. GSFC responsible for shipping flight battery and racks 33 - 4

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Launch Site Processing - Overview u u Flow Similar to Many Previous GSFC Missions – Launch Site Activities Plan (SAI-PLAN -337) – Major Difference: 1 st Use of Boeing Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) Satellite – Post-Ship activities at Astrotech – Fueling & DPAF Integration at Astrotech – Launch from SLC-2 W; Co-manifested w/ SAC-C (Argentina) GSE – Initial set up at Astrotech – Few items move to 836 and SLC-2 W Personnel Day 2: 08/10/00 – Primary office space at Astrotech – Work at 836/SLC-2 W as necessary 33 - 5

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW EO-1 Launch Site Flow Day 2: 08/10/00 33 -

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW EO-1 Launch Site Flow Day 2: 08/10/00 33 -

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW EO-1 Launch Site Flow Day 2: 08/10/00 33 -

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Astrotech Day 2: 08/10/00 u Managed by Astrotech u Class 100 K Clean Tent u Control Room for ASIST Work Stations and other EGSE u Office area for EO-1 personnel u Storage for shipping container, etc. 33 - 9

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW GSE Configuration Day 2: 08/10/00 33 - 10

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Fueling and DPAF Integration u Managed by Astrotech u Class 100 K Clean Room u All SAC-C post-ship processing performed here u Primex to fuel both spacecraft from single set-up u DPAF and Vertical Shipping Container pre-positioned u Only necessary personnel will work these activities u NASA/KSC/VLS providing man-lift for S/C access once integrated w/ DPAF Day 2: 08/10/00 33 - 11

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Space Launch Complex 2 West u Class 100 K Clean Room on Levels 5 & 6 u Only necessary personnel will work at SLC-2 W; offices remain at Astrotech, some EGSE moved to 836, some EGSE moved to SLC-2 W u All access and activities will be coordinated with Boeing Day 2: 08/10/00 33 - 12

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW EO-1 Launch Site Communications u u u Day 2: 08/10/00 Comm Requirements Straightforward – Comm requirements defined in Launch Site Support Plan – Integrated Operational Requirements Document issued by Boeing; defines requirements to Western Range (WR) Most Comm Links rely on existing, previously used capabilities. Exceptions: – New S-Band Antenna at SLC-2 (installation/testing complete) – X-Band Splitter at 836 (checked out; final installation after IMAGE launch) – New GPS Antennas at SLC-2 (checked out; final installation after IMAGE launch) – Umbilical Rack Reset in Remote Launch Control Center: Boeing provides interface for Swales control box; plan is to install/checkout after S/C arrival at VAFB S-Band links between 836 and SLC-2 must be shared by EO-1, SAC-C, and Delta; no unavoidable conflicts expected 33 - 13

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Planning / Procedure Status u Goal is to utilize I&T procedures to the maximum extent possible u Fueling Procedure has been trial-run by fueling contractor, Primex u Contingency Planning u Day 2: 08/10/00 – Defueling – Launch Scrub – Battery Re-conditioning Missile System Pre-launch Safety Package (MSPSP) status – Initial package delivered to both 30 th Space Wing and NASA – Comments received – EO-1 responded to these comments with GSFC Code 302 in the review process – Mods need to be submitted to 30 th Space Wing for final approval and signature 33 - 14

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NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW GSE Status u EO-1 requires relatively little GSE u All EGSE remains at Astrotech, except: u – Umbilical Rack: Will be moved to SLC-2 W EEB – Battery Racks: Will be moved to SLC-2 W Level 3 – Chiller and Cold Plate: Will be moved to SLC-2 W on S/C – FEDS, S-Band GSE, X-Band GSE, ASIST Work Stations, UPS’s: Will be moved to 836 Lab 1 GSE Area to support pad and launch activities No GSE used by EO-1 at VAFB for first Time by EO-1, except: – Day 2: 08/10/00 Battery Cooling Cart: Being Provided by NASA/KSC (Used by GGS/Polar); GSFC unit too large for use on Mobile Service Tower (MST) 33 - 16

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Fueling - RCS Launch Site Procedure Status u Two procedures considered hazardous by NASA/KSC and Air Force 30 SW - Review and Approval Required u RCS Checkout and Leak Test Procedure SAI-PROC-309 u Day 2: 08/10/00 – Hazardous due to pressures involved – Submitted to Range for comment – Comments incorporated – Ready for Final Range Review & Approval EO-1/SAC-C Propellant Loading Procedure PAC IP-0645 – Hazardous due to propellants and pressures involved – Submitted to Range for comment – Comments incorporated - TIM held to discuss details – Submitted to the Range for final approval 33 - 17

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Fueling - RCS GSE Status u Propellant Loading Cart has been demonstrated using PAC procedure IP 0645 u Pressure Test Console and all associated equipment has been calibrated and / or proof tested and will remain valid throughout the launch campaign u Portable Pressure Monitor Unit (PPMU) has been functionally demonstrated u All Export / ITAR issues associated with SAC-C propellant loading have been resolved u SCAPE / PHE and Interscan Training will be accomplished shortly after arrival at the launch site u Range Safety has reviewed GSE Design documented in the EO-1 MSPSP: SAI-SFTY-019 submitted to the Range 26 Oct 99 – Day 2: 08/10/00 Previewed by Range Safety Prior to Official Submittal 33 - 18

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Fueling - RCS Statement of Readiness u The EO-1 Reaction Control System is Ready for Launch Site Processing – u Day 2: 08/10/00 System Integrity, Performance and Functionality has been demonstrated The EO-1 RCS Launch Site Procedures are Ready for Launch Site Operations – Procedures have been demonstrated using GSE – There are no obstacles to procedure approval by the Western Range u The EO-1 RCS GSE is Ready to Support Launch Site Processing u Primex is Ready to Support EO-1 / SAC-C Propellant Loading u No Residual Risk for RCS u No Redbook Items 33 - 19

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Launch Vehicle Integration u Day 2: 08/10/00 Delta II/EO-1 Mission Specification: – Issued by Boeing in Dec. – Currently being modified for Nov. launch – No issues to date u Coupled Loads Analysis - completed; all loads within design limits u Dynamic Clearance Analysis - completed; significant margins u DPAF Design Certification Review - DPAF Acoustic/Shock test levels do not impact EO-1 Acoustic/Shock environmental tests u Schedules - Boeing’s Countdown Bar Charts and integrated ops schedule in good shape 33 - 20

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Launch Vehicle Interfaces u u u Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) provided by Boeing – Fit check w/ flight PAF successfully completed – 100 lbs springs instead of standard 200 lbs springs needed due to EO-1 mass and CG off-set T-0 Umbilical Harness – Flight harness mated during PAF fit check – Flight mate will be be done as part of DPAF integration Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) – Day 2: 08/10/00 Qual program complete 33 - 21

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Launch Vehicle Interfaces (continued) u u Day 2: 08/10/00 Environmental / Contamination – “Whiteroom”: Class 100 K, 65 -75 o. F, 35 -65% R/H – Fairing Air: Class 10 K, 55 -60 o. F, 35 -65% R/H Spacecraft Access – MST Level 6 - Adjustable height; must be shared w/ SAC-C on limited occasions – Work access platforms provided by Boeing 2 24” Fairing Access Doors – GN 2 Purge Line Installation (Fly-away purge) – Battery Cooling Duct Installation Removal GSE – Battery racks on Level 3 – Battery cooling cart on Level 6 – Umbilical Rack in EEB – Chiller and Cold Plate on S/C 33 - 22

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Issues / To Be Completed u Astrotech as Payload Processing Facility – u u Day 2: 08/10/00 All facility issues being worked at this time Work access platforms to be designed and built by Boeing – Design complete – Fabrication effort out for bid – Completion date to meet previous Oct. launch date Payload Fairing – Fluoroglide Contamination concern – Installation of shield along fairing split line FOV being worked by KSC and Boeing – Fix poses no impact to the launch schedule 33 - 23

NMP /EO-1 NMP EO-1 DELTA PRE-SHIP REVIEW Summary Day 2: 08/10/00 u No Residual Risk or Redbook candidates exist u The Launch Campaign is ready to begin implementation u We are Ready to Ship 33 - 24