Welcome To
Kennedy Space Center
Flight Operations
Flight Operations
About Us
Kennedy Space Center Flight Operations Supports a Variety of Missions Assigned to The Center
As NASA’s primary launch center for human spaceflight and the agency’s hub for government and commercial spaceflight integration, KSC serves a critical role in enabling mission success many of the agency’s undertakings. Comprised of rotary-wing aircraft and a variety of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), KSC Flight Ops strives for excellence in meeting various needs in support of Center and Agency missions.
ATTENTION ALL NASA CONTRACTORS AND CIVIL SERVANTS:
To operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at Kennedy Space Center, or at any other location in support of Kennedy Space Center operations, you must first contact the KSC Chief of Flight Operations via email or at (321) 861-3401.
See the NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems web site for more information.
Got an Aviation Safety-related issue or a recommended improvement?
Contact the KSC Aviation Safety Officer at (321) 861-7545 or (321) 607-4654.
Questions?
Contact the KSC Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) (321) 861-7545 or (321) 607-4654
Flight support ranges from:
- Launch Security and Contingency Support
- Bio-environmental Research Support
- Aerial Fire Suppression
- Photographic/Video Footage and Data Collection
- Center Security and Emergency Response Support
Or call (321) 861-3401
Specifications
EC135 T3H
Crew:
1 or 2 Pilots
QNC Capacity: 6 (5 if dual-piloted)
External Load: 2,646 lb
Useful Load: 3,124 lb
Dimensions:
Length: 40.2 ft
Height: 11.5 ft
Main Rotor Diameter: 34.1 ft
Performance:
Max Speed: 136 KIAS
Max Range: 342 NM
Max Endurance: 3 hrs 36 min
Max Gross Weight: 6,570 lb
Mission Configuration
| Aircraft Configuration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mission Configuration Name | External Equipment | Internal Equipment |
| 2-QNC | Meeker Mount Optional: A10 Arm, C10 Arm, GSS 516/Mini, MX-10 | Swivel Seats (Mid Mounted/Fwd Facing) Optional: TFO Station, GSS Controller, MX-10 Controller |
| 5-QNC | Meeker Mount Optional: A10 Arm, C10 Arm, GSS 516/Mini, MX-10 | Swivel Seats (Mid Mounted/Fwd Facing), Aft 3-Place Seat (Fwd Facing) Optional: TFO Station, GSS Controller, MX-10 Controller |
| MEDEVAC | Meeker Mount Optional: A10 Arm, C10 Arm, GSS 516/Mini, MX-10 | Swivel Seats (Fwd Mounted/Aft Facing), 1 x Talon Litter Mount w/ Talon Liter (Left), 2 x LP15 Mounts (Aft Bulkhead), Med Tower, 4 x Backboard Tie-Down Straps Optional: GSS Controller, MX-10 Controller, Talon Litter Mount w/ Talon Litter (Right) |
| 5-Pax | Meeker Mount Optional: A10 Arm, C10 Arm, GSS 516/Mini, MX-10 | Swivel Seats (Fwd Mounted/Aft Facing), Aft 3-Place Seat (Fwd Facing) Optional: GSS Controller, MX-10 Controller |
| Tactical | Meeker Mount Optional: A10 Arm, C10 Arm, GSS 516/Mini, MX-10 | Aft 3-Place Seat (Fwd Facing) Optional: GSS Controller, MX-10 Controller |
| Cargo | Meeker Mount Optional: A10 Arm, C10 Arm, GSS 516/Mini, MX-10 | Optional: TFO Station, GSS Controller, MX-10 Controller |
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