Sea Launch User's Guide

9.1 Home Port Facilities
Payload processing
facility
The payload processing facility (PPF) (fig. 9-4), also known as building
1, is located on the east side of the Home Port complex. All spacecraft
processing, propellant transfer operations, pressurization, ordnance
preparation, and payload fairing encapsulation operations are accomplished
in building 1. Through the use of duplicate and independent
processing cells, the PPF can support the processing campaigns of two
customers concurrently. The PPF is separated from the rest of the complex
by an interior fence with controlled access during hazardous spacecraft
operations.
The PPF has an overall area of 2872 m 2 (31,000 ft 2 ). Major features include
• Spacecraft processing and fueling cells.
• Fuel storage rooms.
• Oxidizer storage rooms.
• Control rooms.
• Garment change rooms.
• An air lock.
• An encapsulation cell.
• A lobby and break room.
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