Government

Delta Launch Project

Technical Engineering and Spacelift Services (TESS)

Space Launch Complex 17 (SLC-17) was built for Thor missiles in 1956, with Delta rockets being launched there from 1960 until the present day. The pad has been modified numerous times to support the various versions of the Delta rocket. GP, as part of the TESS contract, was initially tasked to perform an analysis of the SLC-17 fire alarm system and provide a recommendation for repairing the system to ensure proper operation. The analysis included a site walkdown to examine equipment installation and a code analysis to determine if the system was properly installed.

In addition, GP redesigned the "white room" HVAC systems, critical to spacecraft processing in the final days of pre-launch count down. The HVAC maintains critical temperature and humidity conditions for highly sensitive avionics and space craft structures, in a highly filtered/low particulate environment. Upon completion of the design phase, we provided process and construction management services during the construction phase.

Vehicle Integration Building

The vehicle integration building (VIB) is used to vertically integrate the Titan rocket and its components and was completed in the early 1960s. GP, as part of the TESS contract, has designed and provided construction management for several projects at this facility. We have been involved with several roof projects, including the replacement of portions of the roof, the repair of portions due to hurricane damage, and the repair and replacement of roof ventilators; the installation of an emergency generator and uninterruptible power supply; and the separation of critical loads from the uninterruptible power supply. The critical loads project was a fast-track design and construction project that was completed within one month so as not to interfere with launch activities.