International Space Station Josephine Burnett ISS Ground Processing & Research Office, Director 2
International Space Station Vision: A world renowned laboratory in space Enabling discoveries in science and technology To benefit life on Earth & exploration of the universe Mission : To advance science and technology research Expand human knowledge, inspire & educate the next generation Foster the commercial development of space and demonstrate capabilities to enable future exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit 3
International Space Station Facts Spacecraft Mass: +800,000 lb (+362,874 kg) Velocity: 17,500 mph (28,200 kph) Orbits: 16 times around the Earth/day (~every 90 minutes) Altitude: 220 miles above Earth Power: 80 kw continuous 4
ISS Cargo Vehicles ATV (ESA) Cargo Capacity 5,500 kg Progress Cargo Capacity 2,250 kg Cygnus (Orbital) Cargo Capacity 2,000 kg HTV (JAXA) Cargo Capacity 5,500 kg Dragon (SpaceX) Cargo Capacity 3,100 kg ascent 5
Why conduct Microgravity Research? A candle flame in Earth's gravity (left) and microgravity (right) showing the difference in the processes of combustion in microgravity Gravity affects all physical, chemical and biological systems It cannot be completely controlled or removed on Earth 6
Types of Research Conducted on ISS Other U.S. Government Agencies (DoD, NIH...) U.S. Commercial Sector Non-Profit Organizations ISS International Barter Commitments (HEOMD) NASA Research: Selected to enable further space exploration: Human Research/Technology Development ISS National Laboratory: Selected for potential for Earth Benefits: Biotechnology, Commercial, and other government agencies International Research: Partners select research to support their national goals. Educational Activities: Conducted to inspire students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) 7
ISS Research Currently at KSC Biological Research in a Can (BRIC) Science is performed in a petri dish. Rapid turn-around flight series for flying multiple peer-reviewed science Specific PI objectives to be determined in proposals. Advanced Biological Research System (ABRS) Subrack facility payload in ISS EXPRESS Rack. Has two growth chambers; each chamber is a closed system capable of independently controlling temperature, illumination, and atmospheric composition to grow a variety of biological organisms. BRIC Canister Actuation tool for fluid treatment of specimens on orbit Petri Dish Fixation Unit ABRS Green Florescent Protein (GFP) Imaging System. Astronaut Bob Thirsk harvesting ABRS-grown Willow trees on ISS. 8
ISS Future Research at KSC Advanced Plant Habitat Used for multi-generational studies in which environmental variables (e.g., temperature, RH, CO2, light intensity and spectral quality) can be tracked & controlled in support of whole plant physiological testing. Vegetable Production Unit (VEGGIE) Test bed for plant development & plant surface micro flora investigations. Catalog food microbial safety a cross planting cycles within same growth area. Produce fresh vegetables for diet variety and offer a source of recreation/aesthetics for crew. Plant chamber with glove ports installed. 9
The Next Step in U.S. Space Transportation Scott Thurston Commercial Crew Program February 2013
CCP Destination: International Space Station (ISS)
CCP Program Design Development
CCP Integrated Crew Transportation Systems
Sierra Nevada: Dream Chaser / Atlas V
SpaceX: Dragon / Falcon 9
Boeing: CST-100 / Atlas V
www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew
Ground Systems Development and Operations (GSDO) Program Ruth Gardner Exploration Ground Systems Manager
Mission Vision and Mission Launching the world s most powerful, advanced launch vehicles and spacecraft. To be the driving force that transforms the Kennedy Space Center into the world s premier multi-user launch and landing spaceport. 21
GSDO Architecture for SLS / Orion Landing & Recovery TPSF LASF FR-1 C2: Integrated Vehicle/GSE Comm: Voice/Video/Data MPPF LC-39B P/L Transporter MPPF ICPS Processing VAB Hangar AF CT-2 VIL National Aeronautics and Space Administration JJ Bridge RPSF SRM Transporter Barge Terminal ML C3R OPI
GSDO PROGRAM PROGRESS 2010 2011 2012 2013 Future GSDO Program Stand Up 15Jun MCR Board 30Nov SRR/SDR Board 30Aug PDR Board Jan 2014 EFT-1 2014 EM-1 2017 Program Progress Mobile Launcher Construction Basic Command & Control Complete Exploration Flight Test (EFT-1) Orion Crew Module Recovery Firing Room 1 Complete at Launch Control Center (LCC) MPPF Service Structures Demolition at Launch Pad 39B Refurbishment Complete at Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF) EFT-1 Recovery Attach Fitting Test at Canaveral Flame Trench Refurbishment at Launch Pad 39B Platforms and Refurbishment of VAB High Bay 3 Modify ML for SLS EM-1 SLS and Orion at LC-39B Orion Access Demonstration at Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) Mobile Launcher Rollout Interface Test at Launch Pad 39B Crawler Transporter 26
Launch Services Program Darren Bedell System Integration Manager
We act as the broker buying services from commercial companies. with a role of ensuring mission success
TDRS-K & LDCM 3 years from contract award to smoke and fire LSP analysis enabled cost effective shielding protecting TDRS from Electro Magnetic Interference LSP verified complex trajectory steering to enable 20 minute launch window for LDCM T11 days apart from two coasts Geosynchronous Transfer orbit Low Earth Orbit
Jason-3 First NASA Science mission to be launched on a Falcon 9 with a payload fairing Provided Risk Mitigation advice to NASA JSC for space station resupply missions Rocket requires a non recurring certification Will involve 100 LSP engineers spending ~60,000 hours over a 2 year period
Launch Services Program Fleet of Commercial Launch Vehicles Vehicles On NLS II Contract Not Yet Certified Certified Athena IC, IIC Pegasus Taurus XL Delta II Atlas V VAFB only 4xx, 5xx Vehicles On NLS II Contract Antares 12x, 13x Falcon 9 V1.0, V1.1 Potential Delta IV 4m, 5m, H Emerging Vehicles Launcher One Super Strypi Athena III Stratolauncher Falcon Heavy Liberty II
Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) CUBES is a hands-on engineering project Merritt Island High School students Pilot Project developed in 2010 Sponsored by Launch Services Program (LSP) & managed by KSC Education Goals Raise confidence in technical abilities Encourage pursuit of STEM related higher education
2013 2016 Manifest Outlook 2013 TDRS K Tracking and Data Relay System LDCM Landsat Data Continuity Mission IRIS Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph LADEE - Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (Advisory Role) MAVEN - Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN 2014 TDRS L Tracking and Data Relay System GPM Core- Global Precipitation Measurement (Advisory Role) OCO 2 - Orbiting Carbon Observatory Exploration Flight Test-1 (Advisory) MMS Magnetospheric MultiScale SMAP Soil Moisture Active Passive 2015 GOES-R Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite Jason-3 2016 Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport ICESat-2 Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite 2 OSIRIS-Rex - Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security Regolith Explorer JPSS-1 Joint Polar Satellite System Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System
LSP role in Human Spaceflight Risk Mitigation Advice for two New launch vehicles Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) for the International Space Station Aerodynamics, loads and autopilot experience Advisory Services Synergy through common launch vehicles Exploration Flight Test-1 Gathers data for Space Launch System (SLS) Commercial Crew Program
Future of KSC Robert Cabana Center Director
NASA s Three Priorities KSC Programs and Projects Ground Systems Development and Operations (GSDO) Commercial Crew Program (CCP) ISS Ground Processing and Research Project Office Launch Services Program (LSP)
Challenges Budget More Efficient and Innovative
KSC s Strategic Priorities Transforming to a true multi-use spaceport Making investments in multi-use architecture Capture plan for commerical space and technology partnerships Becoming more efficient, timely, and responsive Divesting infrastructure Optimizing services Reducing bureaucracy Implementing sustainability plan
Multi-User Spaceport
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex New Home for Atlantis Opening End of June 2013
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