Presentation of a conceptual framework for the design of Chabahar strategic launch site for the development of Iran space industry
Meghdad Payan 1 Hanif Kazerooni 2
1 - Department of Science and Technology, University of National Defense and Strategic Research, Tehran, IRAN - Department of Civil Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran,IRAN
2 Department of Science and Technology, University of National Defense and Strategic Research, Tehran, IRAN
چکیده [English]
The need to stay in space and use its advantage in different perspectives, has led our country to take steps to use satellite technology. In this regard, constructing an advanced satellite launch site with all the modern facilities is one of the key issues. Imam Khomeini Space Center is the first permanent launch platform of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In 1389, it was announced that due to existing geographic constraints, research was conducted to build the second space center in Chabahar. In this paper, using several performed studies on the infrastructure of the advanced space centers around the world as well as various simulation methods, a conceptual design for the Chabahar launch site is presented. Full descriptions of the launch platforms, processing complex, assembling of satellites, etc. are illustrated. The design and construction of the Chabahar launch site will be a major step forward in the development of the space industry of Islamic Republic of Iran.
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▲ 1. General Plan of the Chabahar Space Center.
Legend of the Chabahar Space Center Plan
21. Launch Pads Facilities
22. Processing Complex
23. Spacecraft Transportation System
24. Launch Control Facilities
25. Industrial Centers
26. Commercial Centers
27. Visitor Complex
28. Research & Development Center
29. Press Site
30. Airport
31. Residential Area
32. Launch Pads I, II & III
33. Service Cabin
34. Pad Terminal Connection Rooms
35. Water Tank
36. Sound/Fire Suppresion Water System
37. Flame Trench
38. Flame Deflector
39. Emergency Evacuation System
40. Blast-resistant Bunker
41. Cable/Slidewire System
42. Escape Basket System
43. Compressed Gas Facilities
44. Oxygen/Hydrogen Burning Pond
45. Oxygen/Hydrogen Vent Lines
46. Kerosene Storage Stations
47. Fixed Service Tower/Umbilical Tower
48. Preparation rooms
49. Railway Systems
50. Mobile Service Towers
51. Booster Integration Building
52. Spacecraft/Payload Processing Building
53. Fueling & Neutalization Station / Power Supply, Charging & Battery Station
54. Rocket Processing, Preparation & Storage Complex
55. Propellant Complex (Oxygen & Nitrogen Plant)
56. Transfer Gallery
57. Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
58. Crawler Transporter Systems
60. Mobile Launcher Platform
61. Industrial Centers
71. Research and Development Area (R&D)
72. Astronaut Training Center
73. Press Site
74. News Media Facility
75. Launch Viewing Site / Launchpad View Site
76. Airport
77. Residential Area
Highlight of Key Facilities
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▲ 2. Mobile Service Tower and Fixed Service Tower.
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▲ 3. Vertical Assembly Building leading to the 3 Launch Pads.
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▲ 4. Crawler Transporter and Mobile Launch Platform.
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▲ 5. Astronaut Training Center and Research & Development Area.
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