The Spaceport Enterprise Defining and Developing the Concept Kevin Brown Command and Control Technologies Corp. Advanced Spaceport Technology Working Group

The Spaceport Enterprise

Defining and Developing the Concept

Kevin BrownCommand and Control Technologies Corp.

Advanced Spaceport Technology Working GroupJanuary 16, 2002

321.264.1193PI-ASTWG-Enter-010902


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Objectives

• Suggest common framework for defining a spaceport– Solicit subgroup feedback on value and organization of the

framework and its elements– Draw on diverse perspectives to develop a common

understanding of the “spaceport” concept – Use this common foundation to formulate a vision for the

future of the spaceport industry

• Help spaceports develop strategic plans– And be more responsive to future siting opportunities

• Influence design of flight systems– Key ASTWG objective




Agenda

• Enterprise: Introduce the 6 key strategic areas of spaceport development– Comprises a common framework for further discussion

• Planning: Reflect on strategic planning– Putting the framework to work

• ASTWG: Encourage dialogue at the sub-group level




6 Key StrategiesA Notional Spaceport Enterprise Plan

6

1 Business Model Phasing MarketingVision and Planning Market Analysis First Flight

3 Economic Dev. Workforce DevelopmentBusiness Expansion

TourismCommercial Operations

4 Construction OperationsConcept of OperationsDesign

2 StewardshipEnvironmental

SafetyLicense Granted

5 Education K-12 Payloads Launch ViewingUniversity Research




Mission Location Scope Phasing Orbit Service Payload Specialties Business Plan Marketing

Common Framework

Regulatory and Licensing

Architecture, Infra-structure & Operations

Economic Development

Educational & Tourism Opportunities

Political Strategy

Business Model




Environmental Toxic/Hazardous Material Natural Resources Geological Biological Cultural Acoustic

Safety & Licensing (U.S.) Geographic characteristics Flight paths and impact areas Casualty probabilities Site operations Hazard analysis/mitigation Air and marine traffic hazards Safety policies Facility access and security Emergency response plan Accident investigation plans

Common Framework





Political Strategy

Business Model




Economic Impact Business Recruiting Socio-Economic Factors

Including early community support Industrial Resources Workforce Development

Common Framework





Political Strategy

Business Model




Requirements Concept of Operations Architecture

Transportation and assembly Air/space traffic control Vertical/horizontal processing Launch, flight and return modes Hazardous operations Logistics support

Master Planning Site Planning Transportation Security Utilities

Operations Mission planning Traffic control (range operations) Launch and payload processing Mission operations Landing and turnaround Hazardous operations

Common Framework





Political Strategy

Business Model




Common Framework

Community Outreach Primary & Secondary Education

Math & science projects University

Payload programs Technology research

Public Launch Viewing




Education & TourismPolitical Strategy

Business Model




Common Framework

Public Policy Foster competitiveness Facilitate investment Support national interests Ref: OSTP Report*

New Legislation Elected official support Stimulate expansion of commercial

space launch capabilities Public Support/Communication Public Financing





Political Strategy

Business Model

* See http://www.cctcorp.com/range_studies.html




6 Key StrategiesA Notional Spaceport Enterprise Plan

6 Politics

1 Business Model Phasing MarketingVision and Planning Market Analysis First Flight

3 Economic Dev. Workforce DevelopmentBusiness Expansion

TourismCommercial Operations

4 Architecture Construction OperationsConcept of OperationsDesign

2 Regulatory StewardshipEnvironmental

SafetyLicense Granted

5 Education K-12 Payloads Launch ViewingUniversity Research




Location

Business Model

Mission

There are 4 primary considerations in developing your spaceport business model. These inter-related

considerations, taken in aggregate, drive the market analysis and development of your spaceport enterprise.

ScopePhasing/Teaming




ScopeLocation

Business Model

Phasing/Teaming

Location Scope Phasing/Teaming

Mission

Mission Location Scope Phasing/TeamingMission

• Organization– Commercial– Civil– Military

• Purpose/Economics– Commercial profit– Economic development– Transportation– Defense

• “Center of Excellence”– Payload specialties

• Biomedical research• Upper atmosphere sensors• Remote sensing payloads

– Freight/cargo– Military applications




Business Model

Location Scope Phasing/TeamingMission

• Geography– Overflight restrictions drive:– Trajectories, which drive:– Orbit Service

• Accessibility• Climate• Geology/Environment





Business Model

• Vertical span– Spaceport Host– Manufacturer– Operator– Payload

• Vehicle class– RLV– ELV– Suborbital

Airport Operations

PassengersAirlineAircraftAirport

Spaceport Operations

Manufact.Spaceport

Distinguishing the spaceport enterprise from vehicle-specific manufacturing and operations:

– Multi-vehicle scope (I.e., multi-tenant)

– Independence of spaceport mission and vehicle mission

PayloadOperator




Business Model


• Development Phases– From site assessment to first flight

• Growth Strategies– Sub-orbital rocket program– Academic applications– Military and commercial programs

• Partners and Suppliers– Higher educational institutions– Economic development agencies– Launch vehicle manufacturers – Investors & other private firms

1 Business Model

3 Economic Dev.

5 Education

2

4




Spaceport ArchitectureA Conceptual ModelA Conceptual Model

of Generic Spaceport Functionsof Generic Spaceport Functions

Infrastructure

Launch

Processing

Landing/ Recovery

Space Transportation System architecture: Flight and Ground - A Total System

– Cross influence between ground and flight system designs

– Design for operability




Strategic Planning

Plans & Analyses Site Assessment Business Plan Environmental Study Strategic Development Plan Economic/Infrastructure

Analysis Land Use Studies/Master Plan Concept of Operations Ground & Flight Safety

Analysis Facility Planning

Spaceport Strategic PlanPutting the Framework to Work

6 Key Strategies Business Model Regulatory Economic Development Architecture/Operations Education Politics Projects

Permitting & Site Prep Organization Formulation Facility Construction Systems Installation Site Marketing

Operations Rockets for Schools Research & Technology Payload Processing Mission Operations Military Support




Objectives

• Suggest common framework for defining a spaceport– Solicit subgroup feedback on value and organization of the

framework and its elements– Draw on diverse perspectives to develop a common

understanding of the “spaceport” concept – Use this common foundation to formulate a vision for the

future of the spaceport industry

• Help spaceports develop strategic plans– And be more responsive to future siting opportunities

• Influence design of flight systems– Key ASTWG objective

Documents

The Spaceport Enterprise Defining and Developing the Concept Kevin Brown Command and Control Technologies Corp. Advanced Spaceport Technology Working Group