Jim R. Heald Jim R. Heald Director, Director,

Spaceport Engineering & TechnologySpaceport Engineering & Technology

The Gateway to Space

Kennedy Space CenterFlorida

Today

FutureMission• Space Launch Operations• Spaceport and Range Technologies

Center of Excellence•Launch & Payload Processing Systems

Guiding Principles• Safety & Health First• Build Reliance & Teamwork Everywhere• Satisfy Our Customers Needs Anytime, Anywhere• Environmental Leadership

Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Kennedy SpaceSpace Center CenterLC-39LC-39

Spaceport Today

Cape Canaveral Spaceport of the Future

Program Objectives

• Identify, coordinate, develop & demonstrate technologies that will improve safety and reliability and will lower the cost of access to space

• Develop spaceport and range technologies to:– Upgrade spaceports and ranges to meet the goals of existing space

flight vehicle upgrades and to keep pace with the technology of new space flight vehicles.

– Execute current spaceport and range functions with increased safety and efficiency.

• Will become the only synergistic focus for advanced spaceport and range technology development for the Nation.

• The ARTWG and ASTWG are technical forums for sharing ideas and identifying technology development areas with greatest potential for achieving overall goals– These working groups and their sub-teams are developing roadmaps to be

used as guides for spaceport and range technology development for the nation.• Representation from all sectors insures the applicability of the

technologies to user’s requirements – Membership includes Private Industry, Current and Future Spaceport and

Range Customers, Operators and Developers ( including existing and emerging launch service providers), NASA Centers/Programs, Commercial Spaceports, Academia, States, FAA, DoD, DoC.

• The ARTWG and ASTWG will be a clearinghouse of information and will eliminate duplication of effort while increasing synergy

ARTWG & ASTWG

Approach

• Task 1-Identify, coordinate, and determine the path for S&R technology development for the nation

• Task 2-Perform the Development in cooperation with the private sector and other government agencies

Historically in the U.S., spaceport and range systems have received the least attention or funds of any system in aerospace. The concentration has been on flight system development with the spaceport and range systems funding and advancement being compromised.

There has never been a synergistic effort focused on the development of these spaceport and range technologies for the nation.

Task 1-Determine the Technology Path• The path (roadmaps) for technology development will be

the products of two working groups:– Advanced Range Technology Working Group (ARTWG)

• Co-chaired by NASA and USAF• Sub-groups currently meeting

– Advanced Spaceport Technology Working Group (ASTWG) • Chaired by NASA• Sub-groups currently meeting

– Stakeholder/User Focused: Participation from private Industry(Existing and emerging launch service providers, payload service providers, component level technology developers), NASA Centers/Programs, Commercial/Federal Spaceports, Academia, States, FAA, DoD, DoC

Evaluate and Evolve Technology and Product Roadmaps

Gate 2

Gate1

Gate4

Funnel for Execution

“Doing Things Right”

Customer focused

technologies & products

Customers OperatorsStake-holders

Roadmap Assessment

Gate 3

Projects enter development and

demonstration

Technology Development Strategy Process

Strategic Front End for Project Selection

“Doing the Right Things”

ASTWG & ARTWG Project Development & Demonstration

Periodic Project Reviews

Task 2-Develop the Technology

• The S&RT Program will develop and demonstrate the technology emphasizing:

– Technologies with the highest return

– Leveraging technology efforts in work by other agencies or industry to reduce/eliminate duplication of effort

Spaceport Challenges

• No one solution will fit all situations• Type of vehicle

– RLV or ELV?– Single or multi-stage?– Manned or unmanned?– Vertical or horizontal take-off?– Orbital or sub-orbital?– Polar or equatorial orbit?– Solid or liquid fuels?– Etc.

Spaceport Challenges

• Geographic considerations– Latitude– Elevation– Topography– Climate– Range

• Launch Hazard Zone– Environmental concerns– Proximity to population centers– Existing infrastructure– Etc.

Purpose of ASTWG What ASTWG is:

An opportunity for federal & state government agencies, industry, and academia to work together to develop a common strategy for Spaceport development

A forum open to all stakeholders of the aerospace community to discuss issues related to the development of Spaceports

A mechanism for establishing partnerships with NASA/KSC A benefit to all states, not just those with existing Spaceports

What ASTWG is not: A funding source

• Input & partnering vs. NRA, RFP, etc. A bureaucratic roadblock/impediment to technology development

• “Inviting” vs. “imposing” A forum for range technologies (separate ARTWG)

ASTWG EXPECTATIONS

•Take a national viewpoint

•Represent your organization

•Participate without monopolizing

•Develop a vision

•Begin to work the “GOTCHA” Process

•Be mindful of the Goal – a national technical roadmap

December 16, 1998

The Earth

The Solar System And the Universe

The United States

Advanced Spaceport Technologies will benefit current and future spaceports on the earth, moon, Mars, and beyond