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Abstract:

The CLCS project was initiated in FY 1997 to modernize the Launch Processing System (LPS) that was engineered and developed in the 1970s. The modernization was needed to ensure continued safe and dependable launch support for the Shuttle program. Per initial planning, CLCS was projected to reduce the costs for Shuttle operations at KSC, in addition to being an architecture in place that would support future planning and new program activities to occur at KSC. The CLCS project experienced many significant challenges even from the project startup (i.e., time and resources that included both funding and manpower).

The following are the major lessons learned from the CLCS project:

1. Independent Project Oversight

2. Control Project Requirements

3. Risk Management Mitigation

4. System Integration

5. System Performance Management

6. Appropriate Use of COTS

7. Application Software

8. Software Implementation

9. Communications

10. Cost Estimating

11. Contract Vehicle