Sea Launch User's Guide

Days
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SC processing and fueling in PPF
10
13
5
Mate PLU to LV and test (figs. 7.3.2-3 and 7.3.2-4 in FAH)
3 Transfer to LP and test (figs. 7.3.2-5 and 7.3.2-6 in FAH and fig. A-1 attached)
12
LP and ACS transit to launch site #
3 Launch ops $
SC mate to SCA
SC mate to ISPS
Install diaphragm and final assembly
Integrated SC/ISPS health checks (figs. 7.3.2-1 and 7.3.2-2 in FAH)
Final ISPS/PLF closeouts and assemblies
Rotate SC and encapsulation
RF checks (fig. 7.3.3-1 in FAH)
Seat PLF and install bolts*
PLU load transfer to EPTME
Final PLF/ISPS assembly and closeouts
PLU transfer preps
ACS preps to sail
ACS transit to HP
LP preps to sail
LP transit to HP
7
Remove EGSE
12
Remove SC EGSE
SC/PLU combined ops
13 work days
Legend:
SC power and communication ON is at the discretion of the customer.
Outage days — potential for second-shift customer work available with coordination.
Partial outage day — blocks of 2 to 4 hr unavailable, the remainder available with coordination.
SC power and communication ON can occur for 2-4 hr a day with 24-hr notice and coordination at daily coordination meetings
(predefined or prearranged outages include sun outages, scintillations, and equipment maintenance.
SC will be powered on as a part of Boeing tests.
SC power and communication ON and battery charge plan required for final countdown.
FAH is Facility Accommodations Handbook (Sea Launch Facilities Handbook for Customer).
* = Day 28 = Part of the day is combined Boeing/customer RF checks, and the rest of the day is unavailable.
# = Figure 7.3.2-5 in FAH, and figure A-1 attached.
$ = Figures 7.3.2-5 and 7.3.2-6 in FAH, and figure A-1 attached.
Figure 8-3. Campaign Timeline
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