Thu, Jun 02, 2011
Hopes To Be Ready For What Ever Launch System Follows The
Shuttle Program
An Exploration Launch Systems Engineering and Integration office
has been established by Boeing in Titusville, FL, to support the
operational readiness of NASA's next launch system, currently under
study.
Boeing's Commercial Crew Concept Vehicle
"This new Boeing office near NASA's Kennedy Space Center expands
our capability to execute our current Upper Stage Production and
Instrument Unit Avionics contracts, as well as continue our support
of NASA as it lays the groundwork for development of heavy-lift
launch vehicle concepts," said Jim Chilton, Exploration Launch
Systems vice president for Boeing. "We plan to ensure critical
skills and capabilities are retained to provide a smooth workforce
transition from the Space Shuttle program that builds on
accomplishments and investments made to date."
The Florida office complements Boeing's ongoing work on the
Upper Stage Production and Instrument Unit Avionics contracts held
at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, and the
Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. "We continue to make
excellent progress on the contracts we competed for and won a few
years ago, using the re-prioritization allowed by NASA," said
Chilton. "The design is proving to be sound, as is our innovative
manufacturing process."
"This strategic decision reflects Boeing's commitment to provide
the most effective, reliable and competitive assembly integration
and launch services in support of the nation's next-generation
space activities in Florida," said Frank DiBello, head of economic
development agency Space Florida. "Florida is pleased to be
Boeing's partner in leveraging key infrastructure and critical
skills in support of future space exploration program
initiatives."
Boeing recently submitted trade studies and detailed cost and
schedule information to NASA so the agency can evaluate the
company's heavy-lift launch vehicle system concepts, propulsion
technologies and affordability. Boeing's 50-year history in human
spaceflight and its skilled workforce will enable missions beyond
Low Earth Orbit to transport payloads such as large-array
telescopes and to explore deep space.
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