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Summary report from the meeting on 10 October 2006 discussing the objectives and plans for the Range Test Bed project and Space Transportation Operations Working Group. Addressing key issues and defining actions for the future.
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LOSWG Summary Report • Meeting 10 October 2006, ~35 participants • Objectives: • Address Range Test Bed project – decide on Plan Forward • Discuss LOSWG Charter, CY07-CY08 Objectives and Plans
LOSWG - 10 October 2007 • Range Test Bed • Purpose / Issues • Literal / Virtual? • Single / Multiple Sites? • New [Space-Based] System v. Technology Infusion? • Certification (Commercial Range(s))? • Champions [Including Funding Sources] • DARPA? • Space Command? • FAA R&D Call? • Users [Spaceports, Vehicle System Operators]? • Requires Further Definition
LOSWG - 10 October 2007 • Range Test Bed • Requires Further Definition and “CinC Range” • Actions • Bring Future to the Present – Treat Like ‘Next Generation Air Transportation System’ • Gather / Consolidate “Range” Users Specific Needs • Develop Champion(s) Who Have Interest and Capacity to Fund Next Generation “Space Traffic Management System”
LOSWG - 10 October 2007 • LOSWG Charter • Discussed LOSWG Purpose • Recommend Changing Title/Charter to Space Transportation Operations Working Group • Address Full Gamut of Commercial Space Flight Systems Operations • Launch Is Just One Aspect • Inclusive of Expendable and Reflyable Systems • Requires Further Discussion with COMSTAC Chairman Trafton, Ms. Parker, Ms. Smith