Orbital Antares User Manual
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Antares
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OSP-3
User’s Guide
Section 7.0
– Ground and Launch Operations
Release 1.1
July 2013
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Antares launch vehicle control, Antares fueling control, payload control, Range Safety, and WFF site con-
trol (i.e., propellant farm, ECS, and telemetry, power, and network support equipment).
7.2.2.3. Mission Control Center (MCC) and Range Control Center (RCC)
The MCC/RCC, shown in Figure 7.2.2.3-1, serves as the launch authority center for Antares launches.
The MCC/RCC is an existing WFF facility on the main base that Orbital utilizes for mission control of An-
tares launches.
The WFF MCC houses the Antares and customer launch teams and provides consoles for Orbital, Range
Safety, and customer personnel. The MCC provides hardline and RF telemetry consoles, voice net
communications, and launch Pad 0A live video. Observation and VIP guest accommodations are also
provided at the MCC.
The RCC serves as the command and control and launch authority center for the WFF Range Safety per-
sonnel. The RCC, co-located with the MCC, houses the WFF Range Safety, WFF launch team, FAA, and
WFF Launch Authority personnel.
Figure 7.2.2.3-1. WFF Mission/Range Control Center