Orbital Antares User Manual
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Antares
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OSP-3
User’s Guide
Section 6.0
– Mission Integration
Release 1.1
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6.3.5.9. Mission Constraints Document (MCD)
This Orbital-produced document summarizes launch day operations for the Antares launch vehicle as
well as for the payload. Included in this document is a comprehensive definition of the Antares and payl-
oad launch operations constraints, the established criteria for each constraint, the decision making chain
of command, and a summary of personnel, equipment, communications, and facilities that will support the
launch.
6.3.5.10. Final Countdown Procedure
Orbital produces the launch countdown procedure that readies the Antares launch vehicle and payload
for launch. All Antares and payload final countdown activities are included in the procedure.
6.3.5.11. Post-Launch Analyses
Orbital provides post-launch analyses to the customer in two forms. The first is a quick-look assessment
provided within four days of launch. The quick-look data report includes preliminary trajectory perfor-
mance data, orbital accuracy estimates, system performance preliminary evaluations, and a preliminary
assessment of mission success.
The second post-launch analysis, a more detailed final report of the mission, is provided to the customer
within 30 days of launch. Included in the final mission report are the actual mission trajectory, event
times, significant events, environments, orbital parameters and other pertinent data from on-board tele-
metry and Range tracking sensors. Photographic and video documentation, as available, is included as
well.
Orbital also analyzes telemetry data from each launch to validate Antares performance against the mis-
sion ICD requirements. In the case of any mission anomaly, Orbital will conduct an investigation and clo-
seout review.
6.3.6. Range Documentation
For each mission, Orbital is responsible for the Range interface and provides all required Universal Do-
cumentation System (UDS) submittals to the Range to document mission requirements. All U.S. Launch
Sites utilize the UDS to provide a common language and format for stating mission requirements and
preparing support responses. Required Range UDS documentation is tailored for each mission and
launch site.