Test Design and Static Testing of the Atlas V CCB Conical InterStage Adapter

A test facility has been designed to qualify the Atlas V launch vehicle's Common Core Booster conical InterStage Adapter. The composite conical ISA is being manufactured from an innovative tooling design that will be validated only after successfully completing the qualification test series. The structures, test hardware, and instrumentation used during test operations have been designed to meet all program requirements. Testing operations will include application of simulated launch loads witnessed by the conical ISA during flight. When completed, the test facility will function as an asset to the Air Force for future structural qualification tests.