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The
Advantages |
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| In addition to heavy lift
performance capability of 4,000 - 6,100 kg+, Sea Launch
offers superior value, operational and cost advantages.
Our marine operations reduce launch infrastructure, minimizing
operational cost. Our continued focus is on customer satisfaction,
mission assurance and evolutionary growth with emphasis
on high performance, streamlined integration and efficient
operations. |
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Launch Site Location
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- Launch to all inclinations from a single launch pad
- Our equatorial launch site provides the most direct route
to orbit, offering maximum lift capacity for increased payload
mass or extended spacecraft life
- Independent launch range scheduling and excellent environmental
conditions
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Proven Rocket
Technology |
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| Proven, reliable components from the world's premier companies
have been combined to create a revolutionary satellite launch
service that maximizes payload capability, extends spacecraft
life and delivers outstanding injection accuracy. |
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High
Performance |
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| Our marine-based operations and highly automated
systems, coupled with a customized launch location,
are designed for a performance capability of more than 6,100
kg. |
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Systems
Integration Capabilities |
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| From analytical integration to spacecraft
encapsulation to vehicle integration to automated launch
processing, the Sea Launch partnership provides a complete
launch service package, backed by a half century of
experience and best practices. |
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Cost Savings |
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| In addition to high performance extending spacecraft
life, Sea Launch offers operational and cost advantages
and West Coast satellite processing facilitates integration
operations for U.S. manufacturers.
Orbital placement accuracy results in a reduction of
on-board fuel consumption for final on-orbit maneuvering.
With the ability to use the extra fuel, satellites can
expect extra years of life. |
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Fast
Facts |
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The Concept:
- Launch commercial satellites to orbit from a platform
at sea.
- Modern, accessible, user-friendly payload processing.
- Automated launch operations.
- All-inclination launch capability.
- Affordable, reliable, new-generation launch vehicle,
comprised of capable, flight-proven components.
- Facilities and amenities of a U.S. launch site.
The
Suppliers:
- Boeing Commercial Space Company, Seattle, Washington,
USA
- RSC-Energia, Moscow, Russia
- SDO Yuzhnoye/PO Yuzhmash, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
Sea Launch Rocket:
- Stages 1 & 2: Zenit-3SL.
- Stage 3: Energia-produced Block DM-SL.
- Payload enclosure and interfaces: Boeing.
- Widest diameter 14 feet.
- Overall length 209 feet.
- All stages kerosene/liquid oxygen fueled.
- Capacity to geosynchronous transfer orbit:
over 6,100 kg.
Assembly & Command Ship:
- Kvaerner
- Modified roll-on, roll-off cargo vessel design.
- Rocket vehicle assembly facilities below decks.
- Launch control facilities on upper decks.
- Customer and crew accommodations for 240 people.
- Approximate length 660 feet.
- Approximate width 106 feet.
- Approximate displacement of 34,000 tons.
Launch Platform:
- Kvaerner.
- Modified, self-propelled, ocean oil-drilling platform.
- Rocket hangar, transporter-erector-launcher system,
fuel storage/supply system with three-stage launch
capacity.
- Accommodations for 68 crew and spacecraft personnel.
- Approximate length 436 feet.
- Approximate width 220 feet.
- Approximate displacement:
Surfaced - 30,000 tons.
Submerged - 50,600 tons.
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