Aerospace
Aerospace

System of Work Platforms for Space Vehicle Assembly

PROJECT ID:

110272

Sierra Space needed a system of platforms to provide access to the Cargo Module of the Dream Chaser during the installation processes. They selected Spika to design and manufacture the platforms in compliance with rigorous technical and administrative requirements.

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Client Need:

Sierra Space was looking for a partner to design and manufacture a system of platforms to provide access to the Cargo Module of the Dream Chaser during the installation process of internal and external details. In addition to the product deliverables, Sierra Space required extensive project management, design reviews, product testing and analysis, and quality management.

Solution:

Spika designed and manufactured four unique systems to be used for specific locations and tasks on the space vehicle. They included:

  • Side access platforms with extended slider reach and deflection restrictions.
  • Tall, partially prone tilt-out platforms with incorporated vacuum plumbing.
  • End access platforms with a diving board design protruding into inside areas of the space vehicle.
  • Platforms with a non-FOD-producing slide-out and extendable ladder.

Technical Information:

  • Allowed for side, top, forward, and aft access.
  • Provided personnel access to the Cargo Module from the forward and aft openings.
  • Ensured FOD control and ESD control in the clean manufacturing environment.
  • Ensured movement limitations (rigidness) of the platform to prevent inadvertent space hardware contact.
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