
Integrated Launch Solutions, Inc.
Transforming launch site integration and operations
About the firm
Integrated Launch Solutions, Inc. (ILS) provides engineering and technical integration services for commercial, federal, and civil programs across the space launch sector. Headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida, and founded in 2010, ILS delivers systems engineering, launch site design, range integration, mission integration, and launch licensing compliance. The practice applies extensive domain expertise across multiple launch vehicle programs and ranges, providing risk-informed decision support, stakeholder coordination, and cross-domain integration to reduce interface disconnects and optimize operational tempo.
- Established
- 2010
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Aerospace Engineering · Defense Engineering · Civil Engineering · Transportation Engineering
People
Cheree KiernanPresident and CEO
Chuck WagnerVP of Program Planning and Execution
Capabilities
Systems Engineering and Integration
Service websiteProvides systems engineering and integration for space-launch programs.
- Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft
Supports launch vehicle and spacecraft systems.
- Payloads and Ground Systems
Integrates payloads and ground systems.
- Launch Site Infrastructure
Supports launch site infrastructure interfaces.
- Interface Management
Minimizes interface issues and streamlines operations.
Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
Service websiteILS assists clients in navigating stakeholder requirements, FAA launch and reentry licensing, and safety assessments.
- FAA Launch Licensing
Assistance with launch and reentry licensing applications and compliance.
- Explosive Siting
Evaluation of quantity-distance criteria and hazards for explosive storage and operations.
- Facility Assessments
Technical reviews of facilities to verify compatibility with operational and regulatory standards.
- Corporate Governance
Support for regulatory oversight, risk-informed decision making, and corporate compliance protocols.
Launch Site and Range Operations
Service websiteOperational and technical integration services to support range and spaceport activities from initial planning through day of launch.
- Range and Spaceport Integration
Coordination with range operators and stakeholders to integrate launch and range assets.
- Assembly, Integration, Test, and Launch
On-site support for processing, assembling, and testing launch vehicles and payloads.
- Day of Launch Operations
Technical coordination, monitoring, and operations support on launch day.
- Communications, Command, and Control
Support for tracking, telemetry, and operational communication networks.
Mission Integration and Support
Service websiteComprehensive integration services that coordinate customer payloads, logistics, risk management, and training programs.
- Mission Integration
Technical coordination between launch vehicle providers, payloads, and range stakeholders.
- Independent Risk Assessments
Risk-informed decision support utilizing lessons learned and industry-wide best practices.
- Transportation and Logistics
Logistical planning and coordination for the transport of critical flight hardware and support equipment.
- Training
Training plans and knowledge transfer programs to build operational capability and transition to steady state.
- Contingency Planning, Mishaps, and Close Calls
Development of emergency procedures, anomaly resolution guides, and investigation frameworks.
Industries
Aerospace · Defense · Space
Projects
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