3117. The Development of Sea Launch Mass Properties

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Title3117. The Development of Sea Launch Mass Properties
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number3117
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsCannon, and Wetzel
Paper Category18. WEIGHT ENGINEERING - SPACECRAFT DESIGN
Conference60th Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas, May 19-23
Conference LocationArlington, Texas
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/19/01
Abstract

The Sea Launch program is a unique international collaboration to provide commercial launch services using hardware made in the United States, Russia, and the Ukraine. The chronology of agreements that led to a successful method for calculating mass properties is presented, reconciling diverse, culturally rooted philosophies of weights engineering. Additionally, novel methods for verification of weight and center of mass are discussed, based on a minimum cost, short-cycle commercial approach to development and operations. Lessons learned for future programs include recognizing and using best practices from multiple sources to create a hybrid, program-unique approach to mass properties management.

Pages15
Key Words18. Weight Engineering - Spacecraft Design
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