GB/T 47870-2026Technical requirements for the selection of launch vehicle offshore launch infrastructure platforms (English PDF)

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents".

1 Scope

This document specifies the general and detailed requirements for the selection of sea-based launch infrastructure platforms for launch vehicles.

This document applies to the selection of sea-based launch infrastructure platforms for solid-propellant rockets (hereinafter referred to as "sea-based launch platforms"). Liquid-propellant... The selection of sea-based launch platforms for carrier rockets should refer to this guideline.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are listed below.

For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document.

GB/T 32455 Aerospace Terminology - Transportation Systems

GB/T 42860 General Requirements for the Transportation of Launch Vehicles

3 Terms and Definitions

The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 32455 and GB/T 42860, as well as the following terms and definitions, apply to this document.

4 General Requirements

4.1 The offshore launch platform should have the relevant qualifications for offshore operations.

4.2 The deck space of the launch operation area of the sea launch platform should meet the requirements for the layout of rocket launch operation space and ground support systems.

4.3 The structural strength and motion performance of the sea-based launch platform should meet the performance requirements required for rocket loading, transportation, erection, and launch.

4.4 The sea-based launch platform should have the capability to support the hoisting, securing, and communication during the rocket launch preparation process.

4.5 The offshore launch platform should possess high safety and emergency response capabilities, including remote monitoring, rescue, and evacuation functions, as well as fire protection, explosion-proof, and other protective equipment. Safety measures such as emergency shutdown.

5 Detailed Requirements