Launch Vehicle Compatibility and Interface Validation Sample Clauses

Launch Vehicle Compatibility and Interface Validation. The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to ensure the compatibility of the spacecraft design with all required launch vehicles, and shall provide the evidence necessary to demonstrate and document such compatibility as required by INTELSAT. Design compatibility with these launch vehicles shall be maintained for all spacecraft throughout the duration of the spacecraft program. Unilateral requirement changes imposed by the launch vehicle agencies after EDC will be reviewed by the Contractor and the status of compatibility of the spacecraft with regard to launcher requirements shall be updated. This update shall include interface control documentation, safety submissions, mathematical models and any other analyses required justifying compatibility statements. Provided there is no impact on hardware or on contractual delivery dates, such changes will become part of the applicable requirements. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the spacecraft design is compatible with all interface recommendations and requirements (mechanical, electrical, RF, etc.), all environmental recommendations and requirements and conditions (loads, thermal, RF, etc.), and all constraints (operational, safety, etc.) associated with each of the required launch vehicles and in effect at the time of the spacecraft launches, as defined by the launch services suppliers (e.g., in the corresponding launch vehicle user’s manuals, launch site facilities guides and safety regulations). The Contractor shall also demonstrate compatibility with standard launch vehicle mission profiles and sequences, as defined by each of the launch services suppliers. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the spacecraft is designed to permit launch to occur on any day of the year on any of the launch vehicles with which spacecraft compatibility is required. In addition, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the spacecraft design is compatible with launch window constraints determined to be acceptable by INTELSAT and/or any of the launch services suppliers. Spacecraft-to-launch vehicle interfaces and design and operational data sufficient to demonstrate compatibility with all required launch vehicles and their associated services, facilities, etc. shall be presented in all system level design reviews. INTELSAT will elect a Contract option, as described in Section 11.3 (“Optional Launch Support and Integration Services”) of this exhibit, for the additional detailed launch vehicle compatibility and interface ...