Rideshare payload user’s guide october 2022
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| 7.1 OVERVIEW AND SCHEDULE The Launch Vehicle system and associated operations have been designed for minimal complexity and minimal time at the pad. Customer Payload processing is performed in the PPF. After completion of standalone Payload operations (over a day period, SpaceX performs the Payload mate to Launch Vehicle hardware followed by fairing encapsulation at the PPF. Payload and Co-Payload arrivals will be scheduled by SpaceX and maybe staggered. The encapsulated assembly is then transported to the integration hangar. The Launch Vehicle is processed in the integration hangar at the Launch Complex and then loaded on the TE. The encapsulated assembly is mated to the Launch Vehicle at approximately L days, followed by end-to-end system checkouts. Launch Vehicle systems are designed for rollout and Launch on the same day. 7.2 RIDESHARE PAYLOAD DELIVERY AND TRANSPORTATION Payload and associated GSE must be delivered to the Launch Site by Customer. SpaceX will assist in arranging for Air Force Base access. 7.3 RIDESHARE PAYLOAD PROCESSING SpaceX provides an ISO Class 8 (Class 100,000) PPF for processing Customer Payload, including equipment unloading, unpacking/packing, final assembly, nonhazardous flight preparations, and checkouts. The PPF is available to Customer for two eight-hour working shifts per day. Layouts as well as standard services and equipment available in the PPF for VSFB and CCSFS can be found in the SpaceX Falcon User’s Guide, latest revision, available on www.spacex.com/vehicles/falcon-9/ The PPF is also designed to accommodate hazardous operations such as hypergolic propellant loading and ordnance installation. Fueling operations are allowed as an optional service (see Appendix I. 7.4 JOINT OPERATIONS AND INTEGRATION Joint operations begin once Customer has completed the Payload mate to the SpaceX-provided Mechanical Interface, if applicable. Payload to Launch Vehicle hardware mate and fairing encapsulation are performed by SpaceX within the PPF. Fairing encapsulation is performed in the vertical orientation. Transportation is performed in the vertical orientation, and environmental control is provided throughout the transportation activity. Once at the Launch Vehicle integration hangar, the encapsulated assembly is rotated to horizontal and mated with the Launch Vehicle already positioned on the TE. Once the encapsulated assembly is mated to the Launch Vehicle, the hangar facility HVAC system is connected via a fairing air conditioning duct to maintain environmental control inside the fairing. The Payload and Co-Payload(s) are then reconnected to EGSE (if required) and Customer has a final chance to perform electrical checkouts prior to Launch Vehicle rollout and launch. Download 2.78 Mb. Share with your friends:
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