Falcon 9 Launch Vehicle Payload User's Guide - SpaceX

Falcon 9 User’s Guide
• Process the launch vehicle, integrate and encapsulate the payload, and test electrical
and signal interfaces with the spacecraft at the launch range
• Provide all range and safety interfaces (per AFSPCMAN 91‐710) document templates for
the spacecraft provider
• Facilitate the range and range safety integration process
• Launch the spacecraft into the specified orbit within the specified environmental
constraints
• Perform a Collision Avoidance Maneuver (as required)
• Support post‐flight analysis and generate a report documenting separation from the
launch vehicle, the spacecraft insertion orbit and confirmation that environments met
requirements
• Generate all mission required licensing including FAA and the State Department
5.4.4. Non‐standard Services
• Add a GN2 purge
• Class 10,000 cleanroom processing and air in the fairing
• Visibly clean Level 1
• Accommodation for spacecraft fueling in payload processing facility
• ElectroMagnetic Compatibility integrated power‐on testing
• Facilitate the use of AstroTech for payload processing
• Spin stabilization to rates as high as 5 rpm (dependent upon payload mass properties)
Other non‐standard services can be provided on a case‐by‐case basis.
For more information or inquiries about a specific non‐standard service, contact SpaceX or
include the information in the Payload Questionnaire found in Section 8 of this guide.
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