Common use of LAUNCH VEHICLE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS Clause in Contracts

LAUNCH VEHICLE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall be responsible for pre-launch operation tasks at each launch site as described below: a) handling and operation of the spacecraft and spacecraft test equipment during the launch operations b) assembly and checkout activities, such as those related to batteries, solar arrays, pyrotechnic devices, propulsion subsystem propellant filling and pressurisation, and spacecraft checkout; c) supply of propellants and pressurants as required for the mission; d) transportation of the satellite at the launch site where not provided by the launch vehicle agency; e) participation in launch operation rehearsals; f) provision of a compatibility test with the SCC for each satellite; g) recovery operations after an aborted launch and performing all operations necessary to prepare the spacecraft for launch again; h) recovery of spacecraft hazardous equipment if recoverable after a launch failure; i) disposal of hazardous waste from spacecraft launch preparation, such as surplus fuel; j) support to Inmarsat during the launch campaign in meetings to review progress, to identify and resolve interface or facility issues and also in the Acceptance and Launch Readiness Reviews; and k) to demonstrate compliance with the safety requirements of the launch vehicle agencies; l) to provide voice and data communications links from the launch site to the SCC in London, in order to monitor satellite telemetry up to the moment of launch; m) mass properties; n) alignment; o) integration with adapter and launch vehicle. The nominal durations for the launch campaigns are as follows:- Ariane 5, Delta 4, Atlas 5 5 weeks Proton 6 weeks Sea Launch 7 weeks