4.9 - Space Vehicle Storage

4.9-1 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
4.9-1-1 Ensure the Request For Proposal and funding include space vehicle storage considerations and storage requirements Phase A | Ensure the Request for Proposal (RFP) and contractor proposal contain requirements for Space Vehicle (SV) storage. Ensure security requirements (e.g. COMSEC/crypto hardware) are included. SFWC 4.13 NA Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, TOR-2006(8506)-4494
4.9-1-2 Ensure space vehicle design requirements include space vehicle, parts and materials long-term storage Phase A | Ensure requirements include environmental controls/constraints, shock, contamination control, environmental checks (lubricants, O-rings, other seals), post-storage environmental checks, ground support equipment, and testing requirements during storage and at storage removal. SFWC 4.13 NA Space Vehicle Test and Evaluation Handbook, TOR-2011(8591)-2
4.9-1-3 Ensure storage container quantity and location requirements are considered Phase A | Ensure a sufficient quantity of containers are procured and available. Ensure container requirements are specified, including capabilities, if any, to test space vehicles, payloads and assemblies while stored. SFWC 4.13 NA Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, TOR-2006(8506)-4494