1. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Concept of Operations for Commercial Space Transportation in the National Airspace System Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee Launch Operations Support Working Group May 23, 2006 Space and Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation Space Systems Development Division (AST-100)

2. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 2 May 23, 2006 Shelia C. Helton-Ingram Transportation Industry Analyst FAA Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST) Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) 800 Independence Ave., SW, Room 331 Washington, DC 20591 (202) 267-8863 Shelia.Helton-Ingram@faa.gov SATMS PROGRAM LEAD

3. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 3 May 23, 2006 One of AST’s corporate initiatives is to foster development of a concept for seamlessly integrating space and aviation operations in a modernized NAS  The CST Concept of Operations was released in May 2001 to describe a fully integrated Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) The SATMS is not proposed as a system separate from the NAS, but rather as a vision for expanding NAS capabilities to support CST operations The CST Conops describes a wide range of SATMS activities involved in CST operations  To reflect industry developments since 2001, the CST Conops has now been augmented with two Addenda CST Conops Addendum 1 focuses on the traffic flow management (TFM) and air traffic control (ATC) activities involved in integrating CST operations into the NAS CST Conops Addendum 2 identifies the information needs of the various entities involved in integrating CST operations into the NAS CST CONOPS OVERVIEW

4. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 4 May 23, 2006 In the future, numerous coastal and inland sites will support commercial launches and recoveries FUTURE SPACEPORT CAPACITY

5. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 5 May 23, 2006 A wide variety of launch techniques will be utilized by the various types of space vehicles FUTURE OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES

6. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 6 May 23, 2006 A wide variety of techniques will also be used for reentry & landing FUTURE OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES

7. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 7 May 23, 2006 The commercial space industry will ultimately operate in a mature technical, regulatory, and operational environment  Technical & Regulatory Environment Space vehicles Spaceports Airspace, automation, and procedural functions Regulation Security  Operational Environment Mission planning Launch, and ascent through the NAS Reentry, descent through the NAS, and landing FUTURE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT

8. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 8 May 23, 2006 Space Vehicles will be characterized by reusability, launch & reentry technique, mode of pilotage, etc. Spaceports will provide conventionalized services for launches & reentries at coastal, inland, and sea-based locations (and at some existing airports) Airspace will accommodate space missions through the application of existing airspace management techniques (ALTRVs, TFRs, etc.) Automation will provide information distribution and decision support to integrate space operations into the NAS Operational Procedures will enable safe & equitable delivery of NAS services Regulations of space vehicles, personnel, and infrastructure will be similar to aviation regulatory requirements Security for space operations will be implemented in a similar manner to commercial aviation TECHNICAL & REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT

9. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 9 May 23, 2006 Mission Profile Development will produce an end-to-end mission plan from launch through reentry & landing Mission/Traffic Integration will be accomplished by implementing a ‘Traffic Management Initiative’ for each operation Launch/Takeoff will be coordinated through automation to ensure the departure is integrated with other traffic, and is cleared by ATC Ascent Through The NAS will utilize various combinations of reserved airspace and positive ATC, as appropriate for each vehicle type Reentry will be coordinated with ATC well prior to the event Descent Through The NAS will be handled either by reserved airspace to the surface, or by reserved airspace for initial descent, then positive ATC to the surface OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

10. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 10 May 23, 2006 Commercial Space Transportation activities that are linked to air traffic are regulated by Title 14 CFR, Chapter 3 Part 400  Paragraph 420.31, Launch Site Air Traffic Requirements Agreements with U.S. Coast Guard Agreements with relevant Air Traffic organizations  Paragraph 431.75, Launch Vehicle Air Traffic Requirements Launch & reentry site use agreements Agreements with U.S. Coast Guard Agreements with relevant Air Traffic organizations SATMS REGULATORY LINK

11. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 11 May 23, 2006 Paragraph 420.31  U.S. Coast Guard agreements (if applicable) Coordinate with local U.S. Coast Guard district Define procedures for issuing Notice to Mariners prior to launch Establish other measures as necessary to protect public health & safety  FAA Regional Office & ATC Facility agreements Define procedures for issuing NOTAMs Define procedures for closing air routes during the mission Identify other measures required to protect public health and safety AIR TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNCH SITES

12. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 12 May 23, 2006 Paragraph 431.75  Launch & reentry site use agreements Agreement for use of launch/reentry site property and services Ensure adequate support for the RLV mission, and for public safety  U.S. Coast Guard agreements (if applicable) Define procedures for issuance of notices to mariners Define other measures as necessary to protect public health & safety  FAA Regional Office agreements Define procedures for issuing NOTAMs Define procedures for closing air routes during the mission Identify other measures required to protect public health and safety AIR TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNCH VEHICLES

13. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 13 May 23, 2006 Various consultations are required to form agreements defining appropriate airspace management strategies  Pre-Application Consultation With AST Applicants initiate contact with the designated AST POC AST works with the applicant to contact the appropriate FAA Regional Office, and identify other agencies with interest in the proposed CST operation  Consultation With FAA Regional Office Applicants familiarize the regional office with the proposed CST operation Regional office analyzes traffic flows and identifies airspace management strategies Regional office assists the applicant with coordinating with other affected agencies  Other Consultations Issues related to any impacted military airspace are resolved through coordination with DoD Military liaison within the FAA regional office will assist in identifying appropriate DoD POCs AIR TRAFFIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

14. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 14 May 23, 2006 The SATMS will facilitate the equitable joint use of the NAS by both space and aviation users  The SATMS operational objective is to integrate space vehicles into the NAS environment while minimizing the effect on conventional air traffic  Fully integrated space and air transportation operations will provide the foundation for routine & affordable access to space  Routine & affordable access to space will ultimately serve to Foster economic growth through the commercial exploitation of space Enhance quality of life through technological innovation Facilitate accelerated scientific discovery Establish leisure activities in space SUMMARY

15. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR CST IN THE NAS Space & Air Traffic Management System (SATMS) “Routine Access to Space Through Integrated Space & Aviation Operations in the NAS” FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Space Systems Development Division (AST-100) Federal Aviation Administration 15 May 23, 2006