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## (Insert Mission Name)Mission Plan

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**The KSC ELV Mission Integration Manager is responsible for the content of  this plan, which can be found at:****    **_[http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan)_

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- NASAExpendable Launch Vehicle Launch Services Directorate Kennedy Space Center

## Welcome to the exciting and fast paced world of the ELV Launch Services Directorate at Kennedy Space Center.  

**W**elcome to the exciting and fast paced world of the ELV Launch Services Directorate at Kennedy Space Center.
**O**ur goal is to provide NASA Spacecraft Customers with reliable, cost effective launch services.
**W**hat the following documentation reflects is the services and products that you can expect from us, as well as what we will need from you as we begin our voyage together.

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## M  I  S  S  I  O  N     I  N  T  E  R  F  A  C  E  S

- _The __**(Insert Mission Name)**__  __**Mission Integration Team  **__is composed of the following members_:
**Mission Integration Manager**: : (Insert Name / Phone / and email address here)
**Launch Services Manager **: (Insert Name / Phone / and email address here)
**Launch Site Integration Manager **: (Insert Name / Phone / and email address here)
**Integration Engineer **: (Insert Name / Phone / and email address here)
- _The responsibilities of the __**MISSION INTEGRATION TEAM  **__members are as follows_:
_**Mission Integration Manager**__ (__**MIM**__)_
- The primary customer interface for mission specific integration.  This person has overall mission management responsibilities for technical, contract deliverables, budget and schedule.
_**Launch Services Manager**__ (__**LSM**__)_
- Provides program and business management for the launch services contract, including specialized support in procurement and resource management.
_**Launch Site Integration Manager**__ (__**LSIM**__)_
- The interface for launch site processing of the spacecraft and is responsible for;  advance planning for launch site processing, capturing and implementing spacecraft processing requirements, and acting as the spacecraft's consultant and advocate.
_**Integration Engineer**__ (__**IE**_)
- Leads mission unique requirements definition, development and verification, and provides the interface with the Vehicle Systems Branch for gaining insight into fleet status and assigned hardware production issues.

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_**Vehicle Systems**_
- Provides launch vehicle insight utilizing expertise in areas such as flight controls, structures, mechanical/fluids and propulsion.  Launch vehicle fleet changes or anomalies are assessed for their applicability to vehicles assigned to NASA missions and the risks of these are evaluated.
- Recommendations for disposition of these risks are developed and forwarded to the ELV Project for consideration.  In addition, the Vehicle Systems group provides core vehicle engineering support to Mission Integration for aiding in the development of mission unique modifications and in support of integrated operations.
_**Field Operations**_
- Provides on-site launch vehicle insight into design, fabrication and testing of the launch vehicles assigned to NASA missions, in coordination with the Vehicle Systems Branch.  Provides a local point of coordination with the launch vehicle providers to facilitate communication of KSC ELV concerns and information exchange.  Offices are established at each of the major production centers and at VAFB.
_**Mission Analysis Branch **_
- Performs mission analysis in the areas of flight design, loads and environments, flight controls, flight software and thermal design in support of advance mission studies and mission integration activities. Throughout the integration process, each discipline works to assure that the mission analysis requirements are properly defined.  In addition, review and/or IV & V of mission unique design requirements is performed in order to confirm all requirements have been met.
- The Extended Mission Integration Team is continued on the next page.

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## M  I  S  S  I  O  N     I  N  T  E  R  F  A  C  E  S

- Ensures mission success through review and assessment of Launch Service Provider’s (LSP) safety and quality programs (_[NASA-STD-8709.2](http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/87092.pdf)_).  Implements NASA ELV Safety Standards for spacecraft operations while at NASA facilities (_[NASA-STD-8719.8](http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/nss87198.pdf)_), and for launch vehicle operations from procurement through launch.  Provides coordination with KSC Safety and Range Safety.  Activities include: review of Launch Service Provider Process and Performance Assessments, Software Assurance and review of LSP Safety Program Plans.
_**Communications & Telemetry**_
- Provides engineering and communications services for launch vehicle and spacecraft.  Support includes voice, video, data, timing, RF and network communications as well as telemetry processing of expendable launch vehicles and selected spacecraft telemetry streams.
- The Electromagnetics Effects lab provides engineering and services for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Frequency Control and Analysis (FCA), and the Reradiating Antenna System (RAS) for KSC, the Eastern Test Range and NASA facilities at VAFB.  EMC capabilities include specification testing and resolution of hardware, system and facility EMC compatibility problems as well as surveillance, RF interference resolution, and radar beacon transponder measurements for all launch vehicles in support of Range Safety.

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## M E E T I N G / R E V I E W   F L O W   C H A R T

- 1. Spacecraft Preliminary Design Review  (PDR)

- 2. Spacecraft Critical Design Review  (CDR)

- 3. Mission Integration Working Group (MIWG)

- 5. Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM)

- 6. Ground Operations Working Group (GOWG)

- 11. Pre-Vehicle on Stand (Pre-VOS) or Systems Review or LV Mission Readiness Review

- 10. Ground Operations Review (GOR)

- 12. KSC Center Director Launch Vehicle Launch Readiness Review  (CD LVLRR)

- 13. Spacecraft Mission Readiness Review (MRR)

- 14. Launch Site Readiness Review (LSRR/Boeing)  or equivalent pre-mate review

- 15. Flight Readiness Review (FRR)

- 16. Launch Management Coordination Meeting (LMCM)

- 17. Mission Dress Rehearsal (MDR)

- 18. Launch Readiness Review (LRR)

- 7. Critical Design Review (CDR)

- 7. Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

**Launch Campaign Begins                                                  **

**The following table provides an overview of the meetings and reviews and their flow during mission processing.  Click on the meeting title to view more detailed information or refer to the Meeting Description pages provided by your MIT.**

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**(Approx. L-30 to 60 days)**

**(Approx. L-5 days)**

- 9. Spacecraft Pre-Ship Review

**The mission schedule is originally developed from a generic schedule based on your Launch Service Provider (LSP) contract.  The KSC Mission Integration Coordinator will maintain the schedule which is located at the following web address:  **_**[http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(mission name)](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/generic/schedule.pdf)**__**[/schedule.pdf](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/generic/schedule.pdf)**_

- 8. Design Certification Review (DCR)

- 4. Integration Telecons

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- Some of these tools will point you to a Customer Monthly Report that will provide you with the current status of your mission.  The report is available through the internet and protected with a password, which will be provided by your MIM. Your current mission specific Customer Monthly Report is available at the following location:
-  _[http://](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[/missions/(](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[missionname](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[)/](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[customermonthlyreport](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[.pdf](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)_
_**Insight & Approval **__**(**__[NPD 8610.23A](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Policies/Program_Management/N_PD_8610_23A.html)__**)**_
- Government Insight means acquiring knowledge and understanding of contractors’ actions by monitoring selected metrics and/or milestones through observation, documentation review, meeting attendance, reviews, tests, and compliance evaluations.
- Government Approval entails providing the launch service contractor authority to proceed and/or formal acceptance of requirements, plans, tests, or success criteria in specified areas.
- NASA launches identified at the ELV Flight Planning Board as able to tolerate higher risk launch services as defined in _[NPD 8610.7](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Policies/Program_Management/N_PD_8610_7.html)_ may utilize a modified insight and approval approach which will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

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- For each mission, KSC ELV will perform a verification that all of the interface requirements between the spacecraft and launch vehicle have been validated and implemented correctly.  A verification tracking matrix is a database tool used to accomplish this, and will be developed and maintained throughout the mission integration process.  For each interface requirement, the appropriate documentation or event is reviewed or witnessed by engineering and the nature of the verification is logged. The readiness review process will include a review of the verification status of all interface requirements to ensure proper completion.
_**Launch Vehicle Orbital Debris**_
- In response to _[NPD 8710.3](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Policies/Program_Management/N_PD_8710_3.html)__, NASA Policy for Limiting Orbital Debris Generation, the KSC ELV Mission Analysis Branch will support the spacecraft program offices by providing data input for the ELV launch vehicle portion of the orbital debris assessment.  This input data will be collected from the most current baseline documents such as the mission specific Preliminary Mission Analysis (PMA), Detailed Test Objectives (DTO), or the best available and valid sources at the time of the assessment._
- (**If you are a DPAF mission, INSERT this:**  For dual spacecraft missions with a DPAF, the spacecraft on top will be responsible for the separable DPAF portion of the analysis and report.  The other spacecraft will be responsible for the Delta second stage portion of the analysis and report.)
_**Product and Pedigree Reviews**_
- KSC ELV participates in reviews of completed hardware buildup and non-conformance documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and sound technical approaches to the corrective actions of any problems that may have occurred during the manufacturing and buildup of the launch vehicle.  These reviews may include inspection of the actual flight hardware to verify no visual material defects exist and completeness of assembly.  Any potential problems that may be expected during the completion of hardware prior to shipment will be reviewed and discussed as well.
- Insight into your current vehicle’s Fleet Status can be found in the _[Customer Monthly report](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[.](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)_

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- KSC ELV has an Engineering Review Board (ERB) process to gain insight into launch vehicle flight readiness issues.  The ELV Chief Engineer chairs the ERB.  The board includes the ELV Engineering Division Chief, Engineering Branch Chiefs and any additional members as required.  The ERB is a purely technical forum to disposition launch vehicle flight readiness concerns.  Programmatic issues such as cost and schedule are not included as part of the ERB discussions.  After the board reviews the data associated with the issues, a recommendation is made to ELV Project whether to accept the hardware/software discrepancy and continue launch vehicle processing or discontinue processing until corrective action is taken. There may be situations when the board does not have sufficient data to make a recommendation.   The ERB will reconvene on the issue once additional data is available for review and then issue a recommendation.  The KSC ELV Project Director dispositions the ERB recommendations which may require action by Engineering, Mission Integration, the Program Office or a combination of these disciplines._** **_
- An ERB will be convened to assess specific implementation of mission-unique requirements to support NASA missions.  The Chief Engineer will determine, after consulting with the Mission Integration Engineer and the Vehicle Lead Engineer, which mission-unique requirement implementations will be considered by ERB.  Examples of items that will require ERB approval would be:  stretched payload fairings; upgraded vehicle performance options (first use); and first-time options unique to a specific contractor.  Examples of items that would not require ERB approval would be:  added fairing doors within existing allowable zones; special cleaning options; and previously-flown, non-standard payload attach fittings.  When an ERB is determined to be required for a mission-unique requirement, that ERB will be convened at specific points in the development of that implementation:  Prior to option turn-on; after PDR (or completion of trade studies); after CDR (or final design complete/readiness to begin fabrication); and after fabrication/qualification is complete.  The turn-on ERB will determine the specific schedule for subsequent ERBs, if necessary, to be convened.
- The current ERB status summary for your mission, if any, can be found in the _[Customer Monthly.](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)_

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_**Risk Management Overview**_
- The risk management process is designed to ensure the early exposure and identification of potential problems, enable more efficient use of resources, promote teamwork by involving personnel at all levels of the project, provide information for tradeoffs based on priorities and quantified assessment, and increase the chances of project success.
- The continuous risk management process, as defined in the ELV Launch Services Project Risk Management Plan (prepared per _[NPG 7120.5A](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Procedures/Program_Formulation/N_PG_7120_5A.html)__), is applicable across all functions and supporting organizations of the NASA ELV Launch Services organization. The plan provides guidance on risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, tracking, control, and communication/documentation. _
- Risks are identified by individuals or teams across all levels of the functional and administrative organizations and are classified as administrative, mission specific, core vehicle, or other.  The risks are evaluated using established risk analysis criteria and then assigned an ELV Risk Analysis Rating, as shown in Figure 1.

- Based on the level of risk identified through the analysis, a plan is formulated for risk mitigation.  The process of tracking, controlling, and documenting the mitigation efforts are furthered defined in the ELV Risk Management Plan.
- Any risks identified for your mission will be documented and reviewed at regular intervals and are summarized in the _[Customer Monthly report.](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)_

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**Figure 1 -- ELV Risk Analysis Rating**

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- The Launch Services listed below are the ones that where identified at ATP.  For an update of mission services and task assignments click here for your Customer Monthly Report.
-  _[http://](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[/missions/(](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[missionname](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[)/](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[customermonthlyreport](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)__[.pdf](file://titan02/ELVPLAN/missions/chips/%20http:%2F%2Fwww.ksc.nasa.gov%2Felv%2Fplan%2Fmissions%2F(missionname)%2Fcustomermonthlyreport.pdf)_
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**LIST CDRL’S AND OTHER LSP DELIVERABLES, WITH DESCRIPTION AND S/C INPUT DATES HERE AND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES. THIS INFORMATION WILL COME OUT OF YOUR MIT.  **
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**	****	****         ****Prior to Arrival**

**	****	****   ****Launch Campaign Begins**

- 2. Spacecraft Processing Requirements Gathering to Build the Launch Site Support Plan

- 3. Develop Missile Systems Pre-launch Safety Plan (MSPSP) with KSC & Range Safety

- 7. Coordinate Arrival Support for Customer Personnel, GSE, and Spacecraft

- 8. Customer Arrival, Orientation, & Performance Evaluation Expectations Briefing

- 9. Spacecraft Processing

- 11. Payload Adapter Fitting (PAF) Integration and/or Upper Stage Integration

- 12. Encapsulate and Move to Launch Pad

- 13. Mate to Launch Vehicle

- 14. Spacecraft Final Testing & Preparations at Launch Pad

- 15. Launch Countdown

- 4. Identification & Procurement of Long Lead Items or Facility Unique GSE or Modifications

- 5. Develop Launch Site Activity & Contingency Plans

- 6. Conduct Ground Operations Review (GOR)

**The following table provides an overview of the processing flow of Launch Site Operations.  Click on the title to view more detailed information or refer to the Meeting Description pages provided by your MIT. **

- 10. Develop Spacecraft Contingency Plan

- 16. Spacecraft Customer Pack-up and Departure

- O P E R A T I O N S   P H A S E

- Arrival, Processing, Launch Vehicle Integration, Pad Operations, and Launch Countdown

- Pre-Planning

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- 1. Program Introduction to Range

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- The NASA/ELV launch campaign is the period defined beginning with **(Insert the approprite one of the following: Pre-Vehicle on Stand (Boeing), Systems Review (LMA) or L/V Mission Readiness Review (Orbital))** at approximately L-45 days and ending at launch.  It is at this point in the flow when the NASA Chief Engineer and NASA Launch Manager’s roles increase and remain constant through the launch.
- On the following page is a typical launch day communications flow.  For more detail about launch day roles or facilities, click on the hypertext of the diagram.
- The Launch Management Coordinating Meeting (LMCM) will provide an in-depth review of this chart, which will be tailored specifically to your mission.  The purpose of the LMCM is to review all aspects of the launch countdown with key personnel to ensure the launch team is knowledgeable and properly trained for the dress rehearsal and launch.  Other highlights of this meeting are also presented in this section of the mission plan.

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## TYPICAL  LAUNCH  DAY  COMMUNICATIONS FLOW

**LAUNCH PAD OPERATIONS BUILDING**

**RANGE OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER**

- _[MISSION DIRECTOR CENTER (MDC](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/web/choosemdc.htm)__[)](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/web/choosemdc.htm)_

**S/C SUPPORT & CONTROL CENTER**

- _[LAUNCH VEHICLE DATA CENTER (LVDC)](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/web/chooselvdc.htm)_
- _[ & TELEMETRY LAB (TLM  LAB)](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/web/chooselvdc.htm)_

- _[NASA](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_
- _[CHIEF](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_
- _[ENGINEER](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_

**NASA ENGINEERING TEAM**

**GO/NO GO**

**GO/NO GO**

- _[NASA](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_
- _[SAFETY & ](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_
- _[FLIGHT](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_
- _[ASSURANCE](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 1)_

**S/C**
**SUPPORT & CONTROL**
**TEAM**

**GOV’T**
** ****GO/**
**NO GO**

**GO/NO GO**

- _[NASA](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 2)_
- _[MISSION](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 2)_
- _[INTEGRATION MANAGER](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 2)_

**NASA**
**LAUNCH**
**MANAGER**

**NASA**
**ADVISORY**
**TEAM**

**STATUS**

**LSP**
**TEAM**

**LAUNCH**
**CONCUR**

**LAUNCH**
**DECISION**

**LSP**
**MISSION DIRECTOR**

**GO/NO GO**

**NASA **
**ADVISORY MANAGER**

- ADVISORY

**GO/NO GO**

**RANGE**

- ADVISORY

- _[SPACECRAFT ](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 2)_
- _[PROJECT](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 2)_
- _[MANAGER](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/powerpoint/launch_day_role_description.ppt#Slide 2)_

- ADVISORY

## L A U N C H    M A N A G E M E N T

_**Launch Date Range Request Process**_
- Each Launch Service Provider (LSP) is responsible for securing the agreed upon launch date on the Range. The LSP receives a “green sheet” from the Range confirming the launch date. Typically, the Range will also provide the day following the requested date as a backup day to use if necessary. Although not receiving a backup day occurs infrequently, the decision is at the discretion of the Range, and is influenced by the nature of other operations on the Range. Therefore, a typical mission has at least two attempts to accomplish the launch. In special cases like planetary windows, the Range may grant more than two days. However, those cases are rare and are an exception, not a rule.
- The Range will need the day before the requested date and the day after the backup date to allow for configuration changes. This is worked on a case by case basis and is influenced by the length of the operation and the time of day of launch.
- If the launch attempt cannot occur within the two days granted, the LSP will either request another launch date or enter into negotiations with the Range for the best date available.

- LAUNCH
- MANAGEMENT

- LAUNCH SITE
- OPERATIONS

- LAUNCH
- SERVICES

- MISSION INTERFACES

- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

- SCHEDULE / REVIEWS

- MISSION SUCCESS

## L A U N C H    M A N A G E M E N T

- This plan is developed in accordance with _[NPD 8621.1G](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Policies/Program_Management/N_PD_8621_1G.html)__ and will be coordinated by the LSIM with spacecraft personnel during the final launch campaign.   This document defines the responsibilities, format and procedures to be followed for a NASA mission contingency.  It provides for specific immediate actions that NASA personnel associated with the launch will take in response to a launch vehicle related failure.  _
_**Launch Countdown Procedure - Launch Commit Criteria**_
- Mission constraints fall into three categories:
**Desired**	A ”nice to have”, not necessary to make mission.
**Required**	A necessary requirement, however, can be waived with the proper                     	rationale.
**Mandatory**	A constraint that cannot be waived within terminal count, **(INSERT THE**
**	****APPROPRIATE TERMINAL COUNT TIME: T -150 FOR DELTA &**
**	****ATLAS; T -4 FOR PEGASUS; OR CONSULT YOUR LD)** minutes.  NASA Policy _[NPD 8610.24A](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Policies/Program_Management/N_PD_8610_24A.html)__ prohibits waiving mandatory constraints within the terminal count._
- To maintain the most flexibility within the terminal count, it is suggested that as many constraints as possible be classified as “**Required**”.  The countdown **can** be halted for a violation of a required constraint.

- LAUNCH
- MANAGEMENT

- LAUNCH SITE
- OPERATIONS

- LAUNCH
- SERVICES

- MISSION INTERFACES

- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

- SCHEDULE / REVIEWS

- MISSION SUCCESS

## P E R F O M A N C E   E V A L U A T I O N

- The information gathered will be discussed with NASA ELV Management and the MIT for appropriate action.  A summary will be provided back to the Spacecraft Customer and the Launch Service Provider within 30 days of the interviews.  A final Performance Evaluation and applicable Lessons Learned (_[NPD 8610.23A](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/Policies/Program_Management/N_PD_8610_23A.html)__) will be provided within 90 days of launch._

_**KSC ELV Program Performance Evaluation Process**_
- The KSC ELV Launch Services Directorate will collect evaluation data from our Spacecraft Customers and our Launch Service Providers regarding our performance in accordance with NASA Strategic Management Handbook (_[NPG 1000.2](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)__).  An Independent Team will assist the MIT in collecting this data utilizing face-to-face interviews during the Integration and Launch Phases._

- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

- LAUNCH
- MANAGEMENT

- LAUNCH SITE
- OPERATIONS

- LAUNCH
- SERVICES

- SCHEDULE / REVIEWS

- MISSION SUCCESS

- MISSION INTERFACES

- The MIT and the Independent Teams are available throughout the Launch Campaign to discuss any issues or concerns.

## R E F E R E N C E   P A G E

- Throughout this document you will find references to NASA Directives, Standards and Documents, for instance, _[NPG 1000.2](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)_.
- The URL for the Main Menu of the NODIS II Application is;
- _[http://](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/)__[nodis](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/)__[.](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/)__[hq](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/)__[.nasa.gov/](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/)_
- A User Guide can be found at the following location;
- _[http://](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)__[nodis](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)__[.](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)__[hq](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)__[.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf](http://nodis.hq.nasa.gov/Library/Directives/NASA-WIDE/MSWord_Docs/N_PG_1000_0002_.pdf)_
- Other URL’s referenced in this guide;
- KSC Mission Plan Homepage
- _[http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan)_
- KSC ELV External Homepage;
- _[http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/)_
- Mission Schedule;
- _[http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/schedule.pdf)__[(](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/schedule.pdf)__[missionname](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/schedule.pdf)__[)/schedule.pdf](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/schedule.pdf)_
- Mission Specific Customer Monthly Report;
- _[http://](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)__[www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)__[/missions/(](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)__[missionname](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)__[)/](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)__[customermonthlyreport](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)__[.pdf](http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/elv/plan/missions/(missionname)/customermonthlyreport.pdf)_