Start Date
4-1976 8:00 AM
Description
This paper presents the current baseline concept for processing payloads and payload elements at the Shuttle launch site. Processing flows for various payloads will be presented from arrival at KSC/CCAFS through installation into the Shuttle Orbiter. Horizontal installation in the Orbiter Processing Facility and vertical removal and/or installation at the Pad will be presented.
Special emphasis will be given to facilities/ equipment required for payload handling, transportation and access. Support capabilities of the Payload Transportation Canister and the Pay Payload Changeout Room will be included.
Shuttle Payload Processing At KSC
This paper presents the current baseline concept for processing payloads and payload elements at the Shuttle launch site. Processing flows for various payloads will be presented from arrival at KSC/CCAFS through installation into the Shuttle Orbiter. Horizontal installation in the Orbiter Processing Facility and vertical removal and/or installation at the Pad will be presented.
Special emphasis will be given to facilities/ equipment required for payload handling, transportation and access. Support capabilities of the Payload Transportation Canister and the Pay Payload Changeout Room will be included.
Comments
Shuttle/ Technical Problems
Session Chairman: D. Buchanan, Associate Director for Design, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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