4.9 - Space Vehicle Storage

4.9-3 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
4.9-3-1 Ensure pre-storage and in-storage review of parts/materials/processes (PMP) findings which may affect current and future stored space vehicles, busses, payloads and parts Phase D1 | Ensure any findings which potentially affect stored SVs/payloads/parts are considered with the customer for repair/replace actions or additional post-storage testing. SFWC 4.13 NA Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, TOR-2006(8506)-4494; Why Satellites Fail: Lessons for Mission Success, TOR-2009(8617)-8704; Prelaunch Storage of Satellites and Launch Vehicles - 2015 Update, TOR-2016-00732
4.9-3-2 Ensure ground test equipment is available and functioning Phase D1 | Ensure test equipment is in place and functional at all storage facilities. Ensure regular inspection and stand-alone tests of the equipment are scheduled and executed. SFWC 4.13 NA Space Vehicle Test and Evaluation Handbook, Vol. 1, Para. 12.6
4.9-3-3 Ensure inspections are performed per the storage plan, and recorded Phase D1 | Ensure data are reviewed and assessed, and presented at meetings with the customer. SFWC 4.13 NA TOR-2016-00732, Prelaunch Storage of Satellites and Launch Vehicles - 2015 Update