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The Future of Kennedy Space Center

The Future of Kennedy Space Center. Robert Cabana Director, Kennedy Space Center. KSC Vision and Mission. VISION: KSC is the world’s preeminent launch complex for Government and commercial space access, enabling the world to explore and work in space

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The Future of Kennedy Space Center

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  1. The Future of Kennedy Space Center Robert CabanaDirector, Kennedy Space Center

  2. KSC Vision and Mission • VISION: KSC is the world’s preeminent launch complex for Government and commercial space access, enabling the world to explore and work in space • MISSION: KSC safely manages, develops, integrates, and sustains space systems through partnerships that enable innovate, diverse access to space and inspires the Nation’s future explorers

  3. KSC Programs • Launch ServicesProgram (LSP) • Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) • Commercial Crew Program (CCP)

  4. Launch Services Program (LSP) 2012 TDRS K – Tracking and Data Relay System NuStar - Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array RBSP – Radiation Belt Solar Probes IRIS – Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph 2013 LDCM – Landsat Data Continuity Mission MAVEN - Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN 2014 Jason-3 OCO 2 - Orbiting Carbon Observatory TDRS L – Tracking and Data Relay System MMS –Magnetospheric Multiscale SMAP – Soil Moisture Active Passive

  5. Ground Systems Development and Operations (GSDO) Clean pad Flexible Launch Capability Shuttle pad configuration Mobile Launcher Multi-use Integration (VAB)

  6. Pad B Modifications • Demolished FSS/RSS • Installed Lightning Protection • Cable trays repaired and replaced • Shuttle instrumentation racks removed • Weather instrumentation racks installed

  7. Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1A (105t) Block 2 (130t) Block 1 (70t)

  8. Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) Processing in the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC

  9. Commercial Crew Program • Boeing • Sierra Nevada • SpaceX • Blue Origin • ATK • ExcaliburAlmaz • ULA

  10. Partnerships Center Planning and Development Office • KSC’s “Front Door” to engage new business focusing on: • Master plan for KSC infrastructure, land use, and real estate strategies • Commercial space transportation and services • Retention of highly skilled aerospace workers and facility assets

  11. Reutilization of Facilities Historical STS & ISS Utilization Recommended Program Allocation

  12. Available Facilities and Assets Launch Complex 39 Area Mobile Launch Platforms Mobile Launcher Industrial Area

  13. Orbiter Processing Facility 3 Agreement • 15 year use permit agreement • Operations and maintenance savings of approximately $9.1 million to KSC • Space Florida has an agreement to lease OPF 3 to Boeing

  14. Exploration Park

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