# Space Launch Range Operations

> A major U.S. space launch range faced operational breakdown as manual onboarding, service coordination, and civil engineering workflows buckled under rising commercial launch demand.

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**Aerospace.** Major U.S. Space Launch Range. Timeline: 12 months.

## Results

- 75% reduction in onboarding time
- $2M+ annual savings
- 40+ launches per year enabled

## The challenge

The facility managed critical infrastructure for both government and commercial launches, but relied on paper forms, email chains, and spreadsheets. As commercial launch demand surged, manual processes couldn't scale. Onboarding new launch providers took months, service requests got lost, and civil engineering projects lacked visibility.

## The solution

Integrated digital system unifying onboarding, coordination, and civil engineering

## Approach

### Process Digitization

Mapped and digitized core operational workflows

- Digital onboarding portal
- Service request management system
- Document management platform

### Integration & Automation

Connected siloed systems and automated manual tasks

- Unified data model
- Automated approval workflows
- Real-time status dashboards

### Civil Engineering Module

Purpose-built system for infrastructure project management

- Project tracking system
- Resource allocation tools
- Compliance checklist automation

## Impact

- **Onboarding Time: 75% reduction.** New launch providers onboarded in weeks instead of months
- **Operational Savings: $2M+ annually.** Reduced administrative overhead and eliminated redundant processes
- **Launch Capacity: 40+ launches/year.** Enabled record-breaking launch cadence through operational efficiency

> This system became the operational backbone that allowed us to handle unprecedented launch demand.
> Director of Range Operations, U.S. Space Force

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