How do I tell KSC/CCAFS what my propellant requirements are?
First, you must submit a Forecast:

• NASA customers use NASA form 558.
• DOD & Commercial customers use DESC form 858.

Next, submit a Program Requirements Document (PRD) which specifies propellant type, quantity, quality, sampling, and container requirements. NASA programs will use data in their Launch Site Support Plans to write their PRD. Liquid Propellants and Fluids Management can assist you in defining your PRD requirements.

If using Controlled Storage-provided propellants, customer must establish a Customer Identification Code (CIC) with Defense Energy Support Center (DESC):

• A CIC# is like a "checking account" which will pay for the propellants issued by KSC/CCAFS Controlled Storage
• NASA customers can use KSC CIC#. Contact PLS or your Launch Site Support Manager for details.

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How do I get my propellants delivered to my doorstep?
Plan ahead:

• For hypergolic propellants, give 30-day notice to JBOSC Fluids Management (321-867-5710) so that specific containers can be assigned to your program.
• For other propellants, give 7-10 days notice to JBOSC Fluids Management (321-867-5710).
• Shorter turnarounds are possible. Plan ahead and avoid potential program delays. Order early, not late.

You call, we haul:

• Call at least three business days before you need it.
• KSC customers call the JBOSC Duty Office (321-861-5050).
• CCAFS customers call Cape Support office (321-853-5211).
• Your container(s) will arrive at your facility when requested.
• Container(s) are retrieved when requested via the appropriate Duty Office.
• For NASA programs, your Launch Site Support Manager can place the requests.

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What propellants are available from KSC/CCAFS Controlled Storage Operations?

• Aerozine-50, MIL-PRF-27402C
• Helium, liquid and gas, MIL-PRF-27407B, Grade A
• Hydrogen, liquid and gas, MIL-PRF-27201C
• Hydrazine, MIL-PRF-26536, Monopropellant and High Purity grades
• Kerosene, RP-1, MIL-PRF-25576D
• MonoMethyl Hydrazine, MIL-PRF-27404C
• Nitrogen, liquid and gas, MIL-PRF-27401D, Grade A, B, or C
• Nitrogen Tetroxide, Low Iron grade MON-1 and MON-3, MIL-PRF-26539E
• Oxygen, liquid and gas, MIL-PRF-25508E, Grades A or Grade F
• Plus various scrubber solutions, solvents, and other specialty fluids. If you don't see what you need on our list, ask, and we can probably get it for you.

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What kind of containers do the propellants come in?
Hypergolic Propellant Delivery Containers at KSC/CCAFS:

• 5, 30, 34, 55, and 120 gallon DOT4BW cylinder
• 500 gallon DOT51 GPTU
• one ton DOT110A500W cylinder
• 2500 gallon PEI tanker

Cryogenic liquefied gases in 4,000-13,000 gallon tankers or small dewars

Pressurant Gases in tube-trailers, k-bottles, and Moveable Storage Units

Others in tankers, drums, cylinders, etc. appropriate for your application

GN2 Pipeline: Many KSC/CCAFS Facilities are provided with GN2 via a 34-mile pipeline.

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Who can I call for help?
NASA Propellants, Pressure Systems and Life Support Branch Staff

JBOSC (Space Gateway Support) Fluids Management
Phone: 321-867-5710 or 321-867-5716
Fax: 321-867-5810
KSC Mail Code: Wyle-027

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