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Suborbital Experiment PlatformSuborbital Experiment Platform
Presented toPresented toNational Council of Space Grant Directors National Council of Space Grant Directors
Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeOctober 30, 2007October 30, 2007
James E. BallJames E. BallSpaceport Development ManagerSpaceport Development Manager
NASA John F. Kennedy Space CenterNASA John F. Kennedy Space Center
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
A new spaceflight experiment platform in development by NASA Kennedy SpaceCenter and Space Florida
The emerging commercial suborbital industry will dramatically expand access to the space environment
It offers promise of frequent, affordable, and responsive flight opportunities
FASTFASTRACK RACK is being is being designed and developed to rapidly employ this new experiment environment to advance microgravity research and space exploration technologies
FASTFASTRACK RACK is a trademark of NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
Will be jointly developed by NASA Kennedy Space Center and Space Florida
Discussions are underway with other potential partners including NASA’s Innovative Partnership Program and Science Mission Directorate
Plan is to design and produce in 2008 with initial flight testing in 2009 aboard parabolic aircraft
Space qualification of flight units aboard one or more suborbital vehicles targeted by end of 2010
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
Key project objectives are to achieve: Compatibility
Across the entire fleet of emerging commercial suborbital vehicles, existing and future parabolic flight providers, future orbital free-flyers or transports, ISS National Lab
AccessibilityReadily available to NASA mission directorates, other Federal agencies, industry, academia, and educational user groups
AffordabilityFlights available through government or privately-procured commercial services at competitive rates anticipated to be in the range of $100,000-$200,000 in FY 2008 dollars for suborbital spaceflight opportunities
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
Is… A versatile rack system incorporating standard
middeck locker experiment accommodations with self-contained power
Capacity for two single lockers or one double locker, a subsystem drawer, and experiment apparatus
Multiple racks can be flown depending on supporting vehicle
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
Horizontal operations feature runway takeoff and recovery
Offers 2-3 minutes of microgravity, reaching 62 miles or higher
Pressurized, conditioned air environment
Multiple launch sites support reliable and competitive opportunities
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
Shortened lead time for experiment integration
Rapid retrieval of samples and data Opportunity to re-fly on short turnaround Fills gap in microgravity research capabilities Reduces risk to longer duration, higher
investment orbital operations by enabling first-step flight testing
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
KSC brings extensive experience in space experiment processing, hardware development, and flight operations
Space Florida has established the Stephen Hawking Microgravity Education and Research Center, and has commercial parabolic flight experiment experience
FASTFASTRACKRACKTM
A new opportunity for Space Grant to excite educators,inspire students, promote scientific inquiry, and stimulatethe next generation of space explorers.
Advancing Microgravity Science Advancing Microgravity Science and Applications:and Applications:Steps to the ISS National Steps to the ISS National LaboratoryLaboratoryand beyondand beyond
Charles QuincySustainable Systems DivisionApplied Technology DirectorateJohn F. Kennedy Space Center
National Council of Space Grant DirectorsOctober 30, 2007
Biology
•Combustion Science•Fluid Physics•Materials Science •Dust Aggregation
•The Aging Process•Infectious Disease•Molecular Biology•Preventive Medicine •Gene & Protein Expression
•Private Space Hardware Developers•Offers cost-effective hardware &
experiment pre-ISS test flights.•Reduces risk to space operations
technology development.•Pharmaceuticals (crystal formation in
Micro-g) •Biotechnology Product Development•Computer Chip Materials Development •Cosmetic Firms (novel product
development)
•ESMD technology development.•Assessment of SOMD
developmental hardware and software. •Growth and success of ISS user
base (National Lab Initiative).•Education/Outreach•National Space Grant Consortium
•National Institutes of Health•National Science Foundation•Department of Energy•Department of Agriculture•Department of Defense
Microgravity Science Fields of Study & Primary Use Drivers
Investigation Progression
• Drop Tower testing
• Parabolic flight
• Sub-orbital flight
• Highly elliptical flight
• Orbital sorties
• Visits to ISS
Increased Cost
Increased time in Zero G
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- Build, Configure, and Test Flight Configuration- Certify for Flight- Conduct Flight Operations- Conduct Post Flight Operations
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