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<strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Launch</strong><br />

Company<br />

<strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Launch</strong> Company, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is<br />

populated by selected representatives of each of the partner companies.<br />

Charged with running the overall program, <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Launch</strong> responsibilities<br />

include<br />

• Managing the overall project.<br />

• Business management.<br />

• Supplier management.<br />

• Marketing and sales.<br />

• Insurance and financing.<br />

• Chief engineer<br />

<strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Launch</strong> is organized to ensure mission success by having segment<br />

managers responsible for the hardware acquisition and operational<br />

support of each program element.<br />

Boeing<br />

Commercial Space<br />

Company<br />

In addition to its partnership role, Boeing Commercial Space Company<br />

brings expertise in space systems integration, a reputation for product<br />

integrity, and a dedication to customer service to the <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>Launch</strong> project.<br />

Boeing responsibilities include<br />

• Designing and manufacturing the payload fairing (fig. 1-3) and<br />

adapter.<br />

• Developing and operating the Home Port facility.<br />

• Integrating the spacecraft with the payload unit and the <strong>Sea</strong><br />

<strong>Launch</strong> system.<br />

• Performing mission analysis and analytical integration.<br />

• Leading mission operations.<br />

• Securing launch licensing.<br />

• Providing range services.<br />

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Figure 1-3. Payload Fairing<br />

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