Space Launch System Day of Launch Loads for Artemis I
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) was successfully launched on November 16, 2022. During the years leading up to the first flight, Artemis I, a DOLILU (Day of Launch I-Load Update) process was developed to design, verify, and upload the first stage flight trajectory on day-of-launch to ensure a safe flight. The evaluation of integrated vehicle loads is a key component of the DOLILU process. The SLS Artemis I DOL loads project has involved methodology development, software development, software testing and certification, operator training, and simulation and launch support. The resulting DOL process successfully calculated loads for all launch opportunities within the window, with the robust nature of the process contributing to all opportunities being go for loads.
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