Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Description of tasks and facilities involved in the processing of Space Shuttle missions at the Kennedy Space Center. Responsibilities considered include vehicle integration and launch, recovery and refurbishment of the spent solid rocket motors, and landing and refurbishment of the Orbiter vehicles. Facility options are evaluated for transportation, on-site processing, mating, and recovery of the booster, drop tank, and Orbiter elements. Processing flow patterns are outlined for assembly, maintenance, checking, safing, refurbishment, and launch operations.
Keywords:
FACILITIES, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT
Type:
Short Course on the Space Shuttle Program; Oct 06, 1972 - Oct 07, 1972; Boulder, CO
Format:
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