YEAR
2015
LOCATION
Space Coast, FL
ABOUT
JP Donovan Construction was selected as the Prime Contractor for the NASA Ares-I Mobile Launcher Project to modify the existing Ares-I Mobile Launcher (ML) Space Launch System (SLS) to accept a larger rocket system.
Publications regarding JP Donovan’s Involvement:
NASA Awards Contract to Modify Mobile Launcher
Birds Eye Video of the Mobile Launcher
America’s Next Great Rocket- Launching from the Ares-I Mobile Launcher
Project Scope Included:
- Demolition, fabrication and erection of structural steel up to a height of 285 feet
- Fabrication, installation and testing of GSE systems
- Installation of Pre and Post Liftoff water systems
- Main engine fire suppression systems
- Modification and certification of all electrical systems
- Cryogenic tunnel installation
- Interfaces with existing structures
- Fabrication
