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Ares Project Overview - Quality in DesignThis presentation introduces the audience to the overall goals of the Ares Project, which include providing human access to low-Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond. The presentation also provides an overview of with the vehicles that will execute those goals and progress made on the vehicles to date. The briefing will provide an introduction to Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices Ares will use to improve the overall effectiveness and quality of its efforts. Finally, the briefing includes a summary of Safety and Mission Assurance practices being implemented within[Ares to ensure safety and quality early in the design process. Integrating Safety and Mission Assurance in Design: This presentation describes how the Ares Projects are learning from the successes and failures of previous launch systems in order to maximize safety and reliability while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The Ares Projects are integrating Safer T and Mission Assurance into design activities and embracing independent assessments by Quality experts in thorough reviews of designs and processes. Incorporating Lean thinking into the design process, Ares is also streamlining existing processes and future manufacturing flows which will yield savings during production. Understanding the value of early involvement of Quality experts, the Ares Projects are leading launch vehicle development into the 21st century.
Document ID
20080023116
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cianciola, Chris (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Crane, Kenneth (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 3, 2008
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: 16th Annual Conference on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: March 3, 2008
End Date: March 4, 2008
Sponsors: American Society for Quality Control
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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