As a member of the Foster+Partners/URS architecture design team for the Virgin Galactic Terminal and Hangar Facility (THF) at Spaceport America, XArc provided programming analysis in the areas of:
- site characterization
- hanger operations assessment for spacecraft processing
- crew training and astronaut experience
- crew and pedestrian flow throughout the facility
- optimization of functional area layouts
Assessments and analysis informed the programming plan for the facility and development of a concept of operations for maintenance and processing of spacecraft operations. Specific assessments included:
- Technology Insertion Assessment
- Process Flow Modeling and Space Utilization
- Fuel Depot and Fueling Operations Assessment
- Hangar Operations
- Site Analysis
- Facility Concept of Operations
- Risk Assessment and Recommended Mitigation Strategies
- Ground Support Equipment Inventory and Storage
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