February 25, 2014 Federal Military Construction and Base Support Conference
Cecil Field Background Cecil Field Background Launch Vehicles & Operators Launch Vehicles & Operators Launch Site Licensing Components Launch Site Licensing Components Next Steps Next Steps
Opened by Navy BRAC 1999 – JAA Took Ownership 2010 – Spaceport License 2012 – Eastside Development Plans 2014 – Initial Launch Planned
Airport Information 3 – 8,000’ runways, 1-12,500’ runway 3 – 8,000’ runways, 1-12,500’ runway 6,081 Acres 6,081 Acres 16-Tenants 16-Tenants Air Traffic Control Tower Air Traffic Control Tower 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 7 days/week 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 7 days/week All weather operations All weather operations Precision Inst Approaches Precision Inst Approaches Airport Lighting Airport Lighting ARFF (24/7) ARFF (24/7)
Competitor Analysis
Reusable Launch Vehicles Concept XConcept X Concept YConcept Y Concept ZConcept Z
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Cecil Spaceport Elements Environmental License Application Facilities & Infrastructure Operating Corridor & Range
Cecil Spaceport Licensing Environmental June 25, 2009 License Application 14 CFR Part 420-License to Operate a Launch Site Public Safety & National Security January 11, 2010
Cecil Spaceport Licensing License Application Explosive Site Plan Liquid & Solid Propellants Risk Analysis E C Airspace Operating Agreements Operating Corridor & Range
Cecil Spaceport Licensing Explosive Site Plan Oxidizers LOX (65,000 lbs.) N 2 O (230,000 lbs.) Propellant RP-1 (26,000 lbs.) Ethanol (33,000 lbs.) HTPB (50,000 lbs.) Jet A (320,000 lbs.) Methane Hydrogen Peroxide
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Risk Analysis Columbia February 1, 2003 Findings of Investigation Risk Analysis E c < 30 x ( ) Vehicle Data Debris Dispersion Radius Instantaneous Impact Point Population Density Land Mass
Letter of Agreement Parties Eastern Enroute & Oceanic Area Operations JAX ARTCC JAX TRACON VQQ Tower US Navy – Fleet Area Control & Surveillance Facility JAX (FACSFASJAX) US Coast Guard
Recommended Development Ultimate Development Approach Road Extension Taxiway E Operator Facilities Oxidizer Loading Locations
Cecil Field Spaceport-Next Steps Work with Operators – Facility Requirements Work with Local Tourism Organizations Implement Recommendations of Spaceport Master Plan Point-to-Point Analysis & Coordination Continue Development of Infrastructure Work to Develop Funding Sources Modify Flight Corridor & Operating Range
1.Apply a governance model based on revenue generation. 2.Technical Expertise with a Business Conscience. 3.Offer a streamlined approval process for operators. 4.Focus on aeronautical excellence with a skilled and readily available workforce. 5.Develop according to the available external funding sources-FAA, State & Economic Development Grants. 6.Coordinate with FAA-AST early and often. 1.Coordinate with FAA-ATO with FAA-AST backing. 7.Site flexibility and expandability. 8.Establish a Congressional Delegation 1.Community Support 9.Offer attractive business incentives In Summary: