Aligning EU, US and Kazakh stakeholders on a space test-facility installation — without losing schedule control at the interfaces
Company details:
Customer: Ghalam LLP
Branch: Space
Service Period: 08/2016 – 05/2017
The challenge
A Kazakh space company was establishing the SBIK satellite integration and test centre in Astana. Service providers from Europe and the United States were responsible for installing, commissioning and verifying the test facilities.
The main project risk was not technical capability, but the interfaces between the parties: different languages, contractual frameworks and engineering cultures had to be aligned before implementation could begin.
Cooperation
I developed an installation and test concept together with my customer and specified the requirements for the service providers.
As an interface to the selected service providers in the EU and USA, I have assisted my clients in developing the technical and organizational content for the respective contracts and coordinating with the service providers.
What we have achieved
Outcomes that remained after the engagement:
Project goal achieved
At the end of the collaboration, the technical and organizational questions regarding the commissioning were coordinated and my client was able to commission the service providers.
Reduced risks
Through the coordination of requirements with the service providers, the feasibility was validated and the risk of delays and additional costs due to misunderstandings was minimized even before the commissioning.
Increased confidence in action
Through a structured and validated installation and verification concept, the customer gained the clarity and confidence needed to proceed with the project successfully.