t he f uture of k ennedy s pace c enter robert cabana director, kennedy space center
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THE FUTURE OF KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Robert CabanaDirector, 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
• 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
Launch ServicesProgram (LSP)
Ground Systems Development and
Operations Program (GSDO)
Commercial Crew Program
(CCP)
KSC PROGRAMS
LAUNCH SERVICES PROGRAM (LSP)2012
2013
2014
NuStar - Nuclear Spectroscopic
Telescope Array
RBSP – Radiation Belt Solar Probes
TDRS K – Tracking and Data Relay System
IRIS – Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph
MAVEN - Mars Atmosphere
and Volatile EvolutioN
LDCM – Landsat Data Continuity
Mission
OCO 2 - Orbiting Carbon
Observatory
MMS –Magnetospheric
Multiscale
SMAP – Soil Moisture
Active Passive
TDRS L – Tracking and Data Relay System
Jason-3
GROUND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS (GSDO)
Clean pad Flexible Launch Capability
Shuttle pad configuration
Multi-use Integration (VAB)Mobile Launcher
PAD B MODIFICATIONS
• Demolished FSS/RSS• Installed Lightning
Protection
• Cable trays repaired and replaced
• Shuttle instrumentation racks removed
• Weather instrumentation racks installed
SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS)
Block 1 (70t)
Block 1A (105t)
Block 2 (130t)
MULTI PURPOSE CREW VEHICLE (MPCV)Processing in the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC
COMMERCIAL CREW PROGRAM
Blue Origin Boeing Sierra Nevada SpaceX
ATK ExcaliburAlmaz
ULA
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
Recommended Program Allocation Historical STS & ISS Utilization
REUTILIZATION OF FACILITIES
Launch Complex 39 Area
Industrial Area
Mobile Launcher
Mobile Launch Platforms
AVAILABLE FACILITIES AND ASSETS
• 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
ORBITER PROCESSING FACILITY 3 AGREEMENT
EXPLORATION PARK