This schedule provides the dates for all deliverables and important deadlines for the 2017 RockSat-X program. This schedule is subject to change. Launch date is still being determined. Questions can be directed to Allison Howard at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
RockSat-X 2016/2017 Schedule
General Flow of Events.
September |
Intent to Fly Forms Due |
September |
Initial Down Selections Made/Welcome Letters Sent |
October 10-14 |
Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) Teleconferences |
October 14 |
Earnest Deposit of $2,000 DUE |
October 31-November 4 |
Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Teleconferences |
November 28-December 9 |
Critical Design Review (CDR) Teleconferences |
January |
Final Down Select—Flights Awarded |
Feburary |
First Installment Due |
Feburary |
Subsystem Testing Review (STR) Teleconferences |
March |
Experiment Decks and Connectors Sent to Customers |
March |
Integrated Subsystem Testing Review (ISTR) Teleconferences |
April |
Final Installment Due |
April-May |
Full Mission Simulation Review (FMSR) Teleconferences |
May |
Weekly Teleconferences Begin |
June |
Integration Readiness Review (IRR) Teleconferences |
June |
GSE Checkouts At Refuge, Testing and Environmental with Wallops Flight Facility |
July |
Weekly Teleconferences Resume |
July |
Launch Readiness Review Telecons with Wallops |
August |
GSE Checkouts at Refuge Inn, Final integration and testing, Launch! |
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Contingency Launch |