Sea Launch User's Guide
Sea Launch User's Guide
Sea Launch User's Guide
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Rocket assembly compartment ................................................................................ 9-11<br />
Spacecraft checkout accommodations ..................................................................... 9-12<br />
<strong>Launch</strong> control center............................................................................................... 9-12<br />
Mission management and display system (MMDS)................................................ 9-13<br />
Capabilities............................................................................................................... 9-14<br />
Viewing room .......................................................................................................... 9-14<br />
Customer work areas................................................................................................ 9-15<br />
Customer office areas............................................................................................... 9-16<br />
COMSAT services ................................................................................................... 9-16<br />
Cabin accommodations............................................................................................ 9-17<br />
Dining, recreation, and medical ............................................................................... 9-19<br />
9.3 <strong>Launch</strong> Platform .................................................................................................... 9-21<br />
Characteristics.......................................................................................................... 9-21<br />
Specifications........................................................................................................... 9-23<br />
Accommodations ..................................................................................................... 9-23<br />
Communications and access .................................................................................... 9-24<br />
Dining, recreation, and medical ............................................................................... 9-24<br />
10. OPERATIONS SUPPORT SYSTEMS......................................................................... 10-1<br />
10.1 Mission Support Systems ...................................................................................... 10-1<br />
Overview.................................................................................................................. 10-1<br />
Communications ...................................................................................................... 10-2<br />
Weather systems ...................................................................................................... 10-3<br />
Helicopter operations ............................................................................................... 10-4<br />
Photographic services .............................................................................................. 10-5<br />
External agency coordination................................................................................... 10-5<br />
10.2 Telemetry Assets .................................................................................................... 10-6<br />
Overview.................................................................................................................. 10-6<br />
Flight vehicle line of sight coverage ........................................................................ 10-7<br />
Tracking and data relay satellite system (TDRSS) .................................................. 10-8<br />
Russian tracking facilities and Moscow control center ........................................... 10-8<br />
11. SAFETY........................................................................................................................... 11-1<br />
Overview........................................................................................................................... 11-1<br />
Authority........................................................................................................................... 11-1<br />
11.1 Safety Integration Approach ................................................................................ 11-1<br />
Customer responsibilities......................................................................................... 11-2<br />
<strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Launch</strong> responsibilities...................................................................................... 11-2<br />
Safety and readiness reviews ................................................................................... 11-2<br />
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