Aerospace Propellant Services

Astrotech Space Operations' (ASO) team of veteran propellant engineers and handlers share over 120 years of government and commercial operations experience in the United States and abroad. ASO has participated in up to 500 propellant-related operations including: propellant loading, logistics, transportation, water loading, sampling, safety oversight, and decontamination efforts. Safety is of paramount importance at ASO which is demonstrated by our exemplary safety record.

Along with direct propellant loading participation, the experience base includes procedure development, safety coordination and input for toxic vapor detection suppliers, high pressure testing of spacecraft propulsion systems, and the design, build, and test of propellant loading and checkout equipment

ASO offers propellant loading equipment for stand alone propellant loading operations and certified, qualified, and experienced personnel who possess experience in many fields of propellant loading operations.

• ASO’s “Turn-Key” Service
  • Full Service Mono-Propellant and Bi-Propellant Loading, Off-Loading, and Sampling  Operations
  • Propellant Logistics (Procurement and Transportation)
  • Propellant Decontamination Services
  • Experienced Propellant Loading Test Conductors
  • Experienced Propellant Hands-On Engineers and Technicians (SCAPE)
  • Safety Coordination, Officer and Oversight
  • Design, Build, and Test of Propellant Service Equipment
  • Procedure Development (Loading, Off-Loading, Decontamination, Equipment Checkout

• ASO’s “A La Carte” Service
  • Full Service Mono-Propellant and Bi-Propellant Loading, Off-Loading, and Sampling  Operation
  • Experienced Propellant Loading Test Conductors
  • Experienced Propellant Hands-On Engineers and Technicians (SCAPE)
  • Valet Service for Hazardous Operations
  • Spill Response and Mitigation Operation
  • Spill Response and Mitigation Training
  • Engineering Technical Advisor

• Certified Fuel and Oxidizer Loading Equipment
  • Range Safety Approval July 2012
  • Pressurization Panel
  • Compact and Consolidated Kit—Clean Room Compatible
  • Compliant with AFSPCMAN 710, Vol. 3 and Vol. 6, Range Safety User Requirements Manual
  • Highly Accurate, Industry Proven, Compatible Mettler-Toledo Digital Platform Scale
  • Vacuum Cart with Varian Vacuum Pump and Associated Components
  • All Electrical GSE Associated with the Propellant Loading Operations Meet OSHA/NFPA/NEC Class 1, Div. 2 (Zone 2)
  • Drip Pans, Grounding Cables, Portable Vapor Detectors