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Pegasus User’s Guide
the Pegasus Mission Manager to ensure that
vehicle preparation is on schedule and satisfies all
payload requirements for launch vehicle
performance.
The Pegasus Mission Mechanical Engineer is
responsible for the mechanical interface between
the satellite and the launch vehicle. This person
works with the Pegasus Mission Engineer to verify
that mission-specific envelopes are documented
and environments, as specified in the ICD, are
accurate and verified. The Mission Mechanical
Engineer ensures the fairing access provisions are
incorporated and the mechanical interfaces are
properly tested.
The Pegasus engineering support organization is
responsible for supporting mission integration
activities for all Pegasus missions. Primary
support tasks include mission analysis, software
development, mission-unique hardware design
and testing, mission-unique analyses, vehicle
integration procedure development and
implementation, and flight operations support.
6.1.1.4. Pegasus Launch Site Operations
The Launch Site Manager is directly responsible
for launch site operations and facility maintenance.
All work that is scheduled to be performed at the
Orbital launch site is directed and approved by the
Pegasus Launch Site Manager. This includes
preparation and execution of work procedures,
launch vehicle processing, and control of
hazardous operations. All hazardous procedures
are approved by the appropriate Customer Launch
Site Safety Manager, the Range Safety
representative, the Pegasus Launch Site
Manager, and the Pegasus Safety Manager prior
to execution. In addition, Pegasus Safety and
Quality Assurance engineers are always present
to monitor critical and hazardous operations.
Scheduling of payload integration with the launch
vehicle and all related activities are also
coordinated with the Launch Site Manager.
6.1.1.5. Pegasus Systems Safety
Each of the Pegasus systems and processes are
supported by the Pegasus safety organization.
Systems and personnel safety requirements are
coordinated and managed by the Safety Manager.
The Safety Manager is primarily responsible for
performing hazard analyses and developing
relevant safety documentation for the Pegasus
system. The Safety Manager works closely with
the Pegasus Engineering Team during launch
system development, testing, payload integration,
payload and launch vehicle processing, and
launch operations phases to ensure adherence to
applicable safety requirements. The Safety
Manager interfaces directly with the appropriate
Government range and launch site personnel
regarding launch vehicle and payload ground
safety matters. The Safety Manager assists the
mission team with identifying, implementing, and
documenting payload and mission-unique safety
requirements.
6.2. Mission Integration Process
The Pegasus mission integration process ensures
that the launch vehicle and payload requirements
are established and implemented to optimize both
partie’s needs. The Pegasus integration process
is structured to facilitate communication and
coordination between the launch vehicle and
payload customer. There are four major
components to the integration process: 1) the
Pegasus and payload mission teams; 2) Technical
Interchange Meetings; 3) Mission Integration
Working Groups; and 4) the readiness review
process.
6.2.1. Mission Teams
The mission teams are established in the initial
phase of the mission planning activity to create a
synergistic and cohesive relationship between the
launch vehicle and payload groups. These teams
consist of representatives from each of the major
disciplines from each group, i.e., management,
engineering, safety, and quality. The mission
teams are the core of the integration process.