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Virgin Galactic and TSC
George Whitesides October 10, 2018
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Virgin Galactic and TSC George Whitesides October 10, 2018 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Virgin Galactic and TSC George Whitesides October 10, 2018 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Virgin Galactic and TSC George Whitesides October 10, 2018 WhiteKnightTwo has flown 252 times 2 2 nd Supersonic, Rocket Powered Flight May 29, 2018 Third Supersonic, Rocket Powered Flight July 26, 2018 4 Spaceport Update Paving the
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2nd Supersonic, Rocket Powered Flight May 29, 2018
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Third Supersonic, Rocket Powered Flight July 26, 2018
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Proprietary / Export Controlled
Spaceport Update
- Paving the southern road to the spaceport was completed last month. Both north and south
routes to Spaceport America are now paved, with opening ceremony soon
- The state of NM has funded an automotive and aircraft fuel farm to serve the spaceport in early
2019.
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10,000s of cycles One to Single digits of cycles
Cycle Life: The Key to Opening Space
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Virgin Galactic Spaceflight System Design for Reusability
- Designed & Developed for High Cycle Life
- Aerospace Development Process – Concept Design, Preliminary Design, Critical Design Review
- Building on FAR & DoD Established Requirements – Designed for Aircraft-Like Reusability
- Aircraft Standard Flight Control Systems & Components
- Analyzed & Designed for Lengthy Service Lives
- Statistically Derived Design Limit Loads & Flight Test Correlation
- Design Analysis Considers Fatigue, Durability & Damage Tolerance
- Designed for Maintainability
- Strategic Use of Proven Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Components
- Air Data Systems
- Flight Deck Components
- Valves, Regulators, Lines, Fittings & Connectors
- Standard Consumables – Tires, Fluids, Filters, etc.
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Virgin Galactic Spaceflight System Design for Reusability
- SS2 Reusable Systems Enabling Spaceflight
- Reusable & Robust Thermal Protection System
- Reusable Propellant Oxidizer Hardware
- Safe and Inert Hybrid Fuel System Enabling Rapid Refuel
- Aircraft Style Landing Gear System
- WK2 Operations Comparable to Commercial Aircraft
- Standard Aircraft Ground Support & Fueling
- Normal Operating & Maintenance Procedures Using Airline Standards
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Virgin Galactic Spaceflight System Reusability in Operations
- Crewed Flight Test Over Entire Operating Envelope
- Progressive Test of Vehicle Operation Envelopes for Speed, Altitude, Weight & Flight Condition
- Full & Repeated Demonstration of Manned SFS Capability During Flight Test Phase
- Built for Reliability & Maintainability
- Designed for Dependable Maintenance & Service
- Airline Model for Maintenance & Servicing Planning
- Dedicated Crew & Crew Chief for Each Vehicle
- Crew Vehicle Knowledge & Familiarly Support Long Service Life
VG Vehicle Crew Take Pride In Good Work