Falcon 9 Launch Vehicle Payload User's Guide - SpaceX

Falcon 9 User’s Guide
5. General Payload Information 30
5.1. Payload Fairing 30
5.1.1. General Description 30
5.1.2. Falcon 9 Fairing 30
5.1.3. Payload Separation 31
5.1.4. Collision Avoidance 31
5.2. Payload Environments 31
5.2.1. Transportation Environments 31
5.2.2. Humidity, Cleanliness and Thermal Control 32
5.2.3. Launch and Flight Environments 32
5.3. Payload Interfaces 40
5.3.1. Falcon 9 Payload Attach Fittings 41
5.3.2. Test Fittings and Fitcheck Policy 43
5.3.3. Electrical Interfaces 43
5.4. Payload Integration 46
5.4.1. Integration Schedule 46
5.4.2. Documentation Requirements 50
5.4.3. Standard Services 50
5.4.4. Non‐standard Services 51
6. Launch Operations 52
6.1. Launch Control Organization 53
6.2. Spacecraft Transport to Launch Site 55
6.2.1. Processing Services and Equipment 55
6.3. Plans and Schedules 57
6.3.1. Mission Integration Plan 59
6.3.2. Launch Vehicle Schedules 60
7. Safety 61
7.1. Safety Requirements 61
7.2. Hazardous Systems and Operations 61
7.3. Waivers 61
8. Payload Questionnaire 62
9. Quick Reference 63
9.1. List of Figures 63
9.2. List of Tables 64
9.3. List of Acronyms 64
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