Sea Launch User's Guide

During this verification phase, the spacecraft interface hazard analysis
will be completed and closed.
This phase is anticipated to conclude at the mission GORR and must be
completed prior to the start of spacecraft processing at Sea Launch facilities.
Following completion of phase III and the readiness review, customerprocessing
operations at the Home Port may begin.
11.3 Launch Licensing and Flight Safety
Authority and licensing
Sea Launch supports safety evaluation and obtains licensing by the
FAA/AST.
Currently, Sea Launch must apply for a launch-specific license for each
launch. After demonstrating the repeatability and reliability of the operations
concept, Sea Launch will obtain a launch operator license for similar
missions, which will allow activities without applying for launchspecific
licenses each time.
Licensing requirements
Information supplied by the customer is incorporated into the application
package submitted to the FAA/AST by Sea Launch for licensing. This
information includes
• Data on the breakup characteristics of the spacecraft to verify
casualty probabilities remain within program FAA guidelines
should a flight failure occur.
• Spacecraft ownership and operator, final orbit, and licensing for
radio frequency transmissions.
• Hazardous materials aboard the spacecraft to support review of
the potential environmental impacts should a launch failure occur.
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