1. 5/9/02 1 Spaceport Vision Team Members Organizations that contributed: Federal Government DoD DoC DoT NASA State Government NCSS Industry University Detailed list by Name/Org that contributed *Disclaimer: Ad hoc Committee, organizations listed have participated, but does not reflect Government Opinion

2. 5/9/02 2 Systems Definition Spaceport System Spaceport Stakeholder Needs High-Level Trade Study Performance Gaps Vision Future Space System Needs Future Requirements Today's Spaceport System VISION TEAM FOCUS AREA TEAMS ASTWG ADVISORY Resource Allocation Technology Gaps Today’s Technology Future Technology Requirements Technology Trade Study Technology Development Macro Selection Priority Setting Project Implement- ation The ASTWG Technology Planning Process

3. 5/9/02 3 Systems Definition Spaceport System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Spaceport Environment Spaceport Technology in Context Spaceport System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Spaceport Environment Spaceport Technology in Context Spaceport Stakeholder Needs High-Level Trade Study Performance Gaps Vision Future Space System Needs Future Requirements Today’s Spaceport System VISION TEAM FOCUS AREA TEAMS ASTWG ADVISORY Resource Allocation Technology Gaps Today’s Technology Future Technology Requirements Technology Trade Study Technology Development Macro Selection Priority Setting Project Implement- ation The ASTWG Technology Planning Process

4. 5/9/02 4 Space Transportation System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Payload (Human & Non-Human) Mission Accomplish in-flight mission Functions Scientific research Technology Development Support national security initiatives Commercial enterprise Vehicle Mission Deliver payload/crew into space Return payloads/crew from space Functions Propel Navigation and Attitude Life support Abort, rescue Maintain environment (radiation, cleanliness, temperature, etc.) Spaceport Mission Provide infrastructure and services for assured access to/from space Functions Flight Crew/Passenger Processing Payload Processing Element Receipt & Acceptance Vehicle Assembly & Integration Departure Landing/Recovery Turnaround/Pre-flight Concept-Unique Logistics Vehicle Depot Maintenance Traffic & Flight Control Spaceport Support Operations Planning & Management Connecting Infrastructure and Community Support Range Mission Provide for transport of humans and cargo to and from space Ensure public safety during operations Satisfy customer requirements Functions Commanding (terminate/abort flight and control of flight) Perform data analysis and decision making Collect, process, distribute, display, and archive data: Tracking data Telemetry data Surveillance data Weather data Provide communications architecture Coordinate Range Assets Mission and Flight Control Mission Provide for control, monitoring, and coordination of vehicles and payloads in space Provide necessary communications with vehicle in space Functions Provide communications architecture Perform data analysis and decision making Collect, process, distribute, display, and archive data: Tracking data Telemetry data Surveillance data Weather data

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6. 6 Market/National Goals drive Stakeholders to establish Mission Organizations implement Spaceport Functions Technology creates Components to support evolving Architectures Changes in stakeholder needs change the mission and drives the need for new technologies Mission drives functions Functions drive Component Development ASTWG Facilitating Spaceport Technology Development

7. 5/9/02 7 Systems Definition Spaceport System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Spaceport Environment Spaceport Technology in Context Spaceport Stakeholder Needs Spaceport Stakeholders’ High Level Needs Spaceport Stakeholder Needs Spaceport Stakeholders’ High Level Needs High-Level Trade Study Performance Gaps Vision Future Space System Needs Future Requirements Today’s Spaceport System VISION TEAM FOCUS AREA TEAMS ASTWG ADVISORY Resource Allocation Technology Gaps Today’s Technology Future Technology Requirements Technology Trade Study Technology Development Macro Selection Priority Setting Project Implement- ation The ASTWG Technology Planning Process

8. 5/9/02 8 Stakeholder Group Stakeholders Today’s NeedsFuture Needs Spaceports (Owners & Operators) Launch Vehicle Providers & Developers (Customer) Payload Providers and Developers (Customers) Range Administrators (Oversight) Federal and State Governments (Funding, Research, Promotion, Oversight) Federal Spaceports State Spaceports Commercial Spaceports Developing Spaceports Government Military Civil Other Commercial Government Military Civil Other Commercial Non-Profit Government Military Civil Other U.S. Government State Governments U.S. Spaceport Stakeholders’ High Level Needs Common Needs: Safety, Increased reliability, decreased cost, economic viability, decreased liability, greater flexibility, increased responsiveness International Agreements and Partnerships High Launch rates of certified launch vehicles Opportunities to create viable new spaceports Consistent standards Community relations International Agreements and Partnerships Minimal ground assets Auto checkout Ability to support various customers Multi-mode transportation Certification of Reusables for overland use Minimal Government support International Agreements and Partnerships Facilities, Utilities, and Services Predictable launch dates Competitive prices Standard/consistent services & interfaces Minimal impact to mission International Agreements and Partnerships Vehicles with rapid turnaround times Minimize ground processing costs Competitive prices Increased launch rate Flexibility Standardization & commonality (fuels, interfaces) Regulation changes to support domestic and foreign International Agreements and Partnerships Facilities, Utilities, and Services Predictable launch dates Rapid access to space Standard/consistent services & interfaces International Agreements and Partnerships Large surge launch rate capability Short notice launch and landing world wide Reusability Standardization Facilities, Utilities, and Services Consistent compliance process Increased automation Low turnaround time between launches Optimal allocation of assets (e.g., ground vs. space and manned vs. autonomous) Full integration with FAA ATC, space surveillance network (Global) Economic competitiveness Environmental stewardship Workable, effective regulations Fiscal responsibility National vision and space policy Space technology becomes commercial and practical Regulatory processes that meet public safety and commerce needs Overriding national goal

9. 5/9/02 9 Systems Definition Spaceport System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Spaceport Environment Spaceport Technology in Context Spaceport Stakeholder Needs Spaceport Stakeholders’ High Level Needs High-Level Trade Study Performance Gaps Vision Future Space System Needs Future Requirements Today’s Spaceport System Today’s Spaceport System Functions & Components Today’s Spaceport System Today’s Spaceport System Functions & Components VISION TEAM FOCUS AREA TEAMS ASTWG ADVISORY Resource Allocation Technology Gaps Today’s Technology Future Technology Requirements Technology Trade Study Technology Development Macro Selection Priority Setting Project Implement- ation The ASTWG Technology Planning Process

10. 5/9/02 10 Today’s Spaceport System Functions & Components Flight Crew / Passengers

11. 5/9/02 11 Systems Definition Spaceport System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Spaceport Environment Spaceport Technology in Context Spaceport Stakeholder Needs Spaceport Stakeholders’ High Level Needs High-Level Trade Study Performance Gaps Vision Future Space System Needs Defining the Future Needs Future Space System Needs Defining the Future Needs Future Requirements Today’s Spaceport System Today’s Spaceport System Functions & Components VISION TEAM FOCUS AREA TEAMS ASTWG ADVISORY Resource Allocation Technology Gaps Today’s Technology Future Technology Requirements Technology Trade Study Technology Development Macro Selection Priority Setting Project Implement- ation The ASTWG Technology Planning Process

12. 5/9/02 12 Defining the Future Needs    Aerospace Vehicles  Sounding rockets  Balloons   Aerospace Vehicles   Orbital  Reusable  Expendable        In-Space    Payload  Robotic  Human  Robotic  Human  Robotic  Human  Virtual manned   Established routes Range Infrastructure  Terrestrial  Co-located with spaceport  Terrestrial  Space based  Vehicle based  Space based  Vehicle based  GET NOTES FROM OTHER CHART  Hybrid/Other Reusable Expendable  Hybrid/Other Expendable Reusable Hybrid/Other

13. 5/9/02 13 Systems Definition Spaceport System Today’s Macro Space Transportation System Spaceport Environment Spaceport Technology in Context Spaceport Stakeholder Needs Spaceport Stakeholders’ High Level Needs High-Level Trade Study Performance Gaps Vision Future Space System Needs Defining the Future Needs Future Requirements Today’s Spaceport System Today’s Spaceport System Functions & Components VISION TEAM FOCUS AREA TEAMS ASTWG ADVISORY Resource Allocation Technology Gaps Today’s Technology Future Technology Requirements Technology Trade Study Technology Development Macro Selection Priority Setting Project Implement- ation The ASTWG Technology Planning Process

14. 5/9/02 14 Defining the Ideal Spaceport. When you think of advanced spaceports such as those in Star Wars, The Jetsons, 2001: A Space Odyssey, or Star Trek: –What are the characteristics of the ideal spaceport? –What would the ideal spaceport “look like”? –What would the ideal spaceport provide or allow the users to accomplish? Brainstorm, don’t think about specific technologies. See input from ASTWG meeting for ideas

15. 5/9/02 15 Converting the Vision to Objectives. From the vision, what specific objectives, performance criteria, or measures can we use to define where we are and where we want to be?