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As such, the name \u201cOrion\u201d is likely to be dropped in future documentation, as NASA transitions from the defunct CxP into the programs which are being drawn up by bodies such as the HEFT (Human Exploration Framework Team).<\/p>\n
This change of name was pre-empted in managerial notes over recent days, citing the \u201cmove\u201d of Orion Project manager Mark Geyer to heading up the MPCV planning team.<\/p>\n
\u201cTransition of Orion to a Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) is allowed by \/ consistent with the 2010 NASA Authorization Act,\u201d the managerial notes (L2) added. \u201cTeam is actively working with the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) on next steps.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr Geyer is heading the MPCV planning team. Orion is considered the point of departure for planning a possible MPCV mission, including Mission Operations support and launch\/entry suits.\u201d<\/p>\n
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NASA managers are also meeting with their Lockheed Martin colleagues this month to discuss the outlines of the opening Orion Test Flight (OTF-1), which is tracking a target launch date of July, 2013. The Block I Orion will be lofted on its debut flight by a Delta IV Heavy.<\/p>\nSpaceflight history books
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Part of the discussions continue to revolve around the responsibilities for the flight, with recommendations to utilize a \u201cJoint Test and Mission Operations Team\u201d which would consist of NASA MOD (Mission Operations Directorate) and Lockheed Martin personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cOrion Flight Test -1 (OFT-1): Orion Project\/Mark Geyer is preparing to take a recommendation on how the OFT-1 mission will be supported from the development phase through the real-time test flight support operation and post test flight vehicle processing,\u201d noted the OTF-1 notes (L2).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe two options that are being assessed include having Lockheed Martin perform the entire test flight as a \u201cturn-key\u201d operation or implementing a more traditional support structure that includes MOD for the pre-flight testing support and full responsibility of the real-time test flight operations support from T-0 through splash down and post landing vehicle safing. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Orion Project has been leading the effort to assess the two options and concluded that the preferred option would be to utilize a \u201cJoint Test and Mission Operations Team\u201d that is comprised of LM T&V (Test and Verification) personnel, LM Operations personnel and NASA-MOD personnel.<\/p>\n
With the joint team recommendation accepted by Mr Geyer\u2019s team, the proposal will be taken to NASA HQ for discussion in the upcoming days.<\/p>\n
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\u201c(Mr) Geyer accepted the OFT-1 proposal that will utilize a blended team approach for support of the test flight. The team will be comprised of Lockheed Martin (LM) Test Engineers, LM Operations personnel and NASA Mission Operations personnel,\u201d added an additional update (L2).<\/p>\n\u201cThe team approach will be utilized for all aspects of the test flight including subsystem and integrated testing as well as the flight execution. The team approach will also be utilized for the development of all products required for support of the mission (e.g. test scripts, test procedures, LCCs (Launch Commit Criteria), Flight Rules, timelines, etc.).\u201d<\/p>\n
For the interim, Lockheed Martin Operations and T&V members, along with NASA\/Orion Ops personnel, are to develop the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to define the joint team support approach for the OFT-1 mission.<\/p>\n
MOD Director Paul Hill is also expecting the joint team approach to be fully adopted, as noted during comments about MOD\u2019s role with Orion\/MPCV, during an exclusive and wide-ranging interview with NASASpaceflight.com \u2013 which will be published in its entirety on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMOD\u2019s role for Orion\/MPCV is unchanged. Experienced MOD personnel remain engaged with the NASA and Lockheed team developing the spacecraft and associated operations. Our plan is to engage the MOD infrastructure and plan\/train\/fly community in preparing for and flying the test flight on whatever booster it rides to orbit on, including an EELV,\u201d noted Mr Hill.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019d expect that a commercial EELV would be launched and monitored by the experienced commercial launch team. An MCC-Houston team would then be responsible for the spacecraft, team with the EELV provider on spacecraft related ops decisions during first stage, powered flight and have full responsibility through splashdown. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis arrangement would both benefit from MOD\u2019s previous flight and Orion-development experience, and also provide a good pathfinder in developing MPCV mission systems and plan\/train\/fly products. MOD\u2019s support to the test flight would fit within the cost required to prepare for the follow on MPCV missions with crews aboard.\u201d<\/p>\n
The capsule is expected to make its manned debut in either the 2016, or 2018 and\/or 2019, depending on the availability of the Space Launch System (SLS).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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