| Task 1: |
Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket |
The project covers the stages from the point of establishing the need of a satellite to the stage at which the satellite is launched. |
| Start Date: |
1/6/23 |
The date is selected as it provides a narrow time gap for preparation fo materials needed in conducting the first project activity. |
| Work Breakdown Structure |
| 1. Establishing the need for space exploration. |
| 2. Create a space exploration workfoce/team. |
| 3. Develop a space exploration plan. |
| 4. Conduct Research. |
| 5. Vetting of the plan and authrization from Space-X senior management. |
| 6. Implementation of the plan starting from preparation for the launch. |
| 7. Assessment of launch standards by authorities |
| 8. Sending of the satellite to space. |
| Tasks and Deliverables |
| 1. Establishing the need for space exploration. |
| 1.1 |
Determine factors that influence space exploration. |
| 1.2 |
Determine importance of space exploration. |
| 1.3 |
Determine the expected goals of space exploration. |
| 1.4 |
Determine processes involved in space exploration. |
| 1.5 |
Determine past exploration achievements and challenges. |
| 2. Create a space exploration workfoce/team. |
| 2.1 |
Recruitment of the taskforce members. |
| 2.2 |
Vet candidates based on the expected merits. |
| 2.3 |
Train members of the team on expected responsibilities. |
| 3. Develop a space exploration plan. |
| 3.1 |
Determine plan variables |
| 3.2 |
Prepare a draft of the exploration plan. |
| 3.3 |
Appraise implementation alternatives |
| 3.4 |
Refine exploration plan incorporating most crucial elements. |
| 4. Conduct Research. |
| 4.1 |
Assemble study materials. |
| 4.2 |
Create a research design based on the intended goals. |
| 4.3 |
Conduct a study on space exploration. |
| 5. Vetting of the plan and authorization from Space-X senior management. |
| 5.1 |
Prepare a report on the research findings. |
| 5.2 |
Make presentations to senior management on the launch |
| 5.3 |
Make ammendments on the plan based on proposals. |
| 5.4 |
Present final plan to regulatory authorities for approvals. |
| 6. Implementation of the plan starting from preparation for the launch. |
| 6.1 |
Prepare for launch. |
| 6.2 |
Assess the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket to verify specs. |
| 6.3 |
Develop a Gantt Chart to use in implementation of the plan |
| 7. Assessment of launch standards by authorities |
| 7.1 |
Present launch proposal plan to authorities. |
| 7.2 |
Vetting of the launch proposal by authorities. |
| 7.3 |
Approval of the launch plan by regulatory authorities. |
| 8. Sending of the satellite to space. |
| 8.1 |
Set date for the official launch of the satellite to space. |
| 8.2 |
Actual launch of the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket. |
| Project Schedule |
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| Notes Section |
| Activity |
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| Timeline |
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| Resource |
| 1. Establish the need for space exploration. |
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| 60 days |
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| Project manager |
The activity will take 60 days to allow the company collect enough data. |
| 2. Create a space exploration taskforce/team. |
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| 30 days |
| Lag time |
Project manager |
30 Days will be sufficient to acquire the most suitable talents for the space exploration. |
| 3. Develop a space exploration plan. |
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| 90 days |
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| Project team |
The activity needs 30 days to allow team members consult and do due diligence on the plan. |
| 4. Conduct research |
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| 90 days |
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| R&D Manager |
Research is a lengthy process that involves collecting and processing data thus need 90 days. |
| 5. Vetting of the plan and authorization by senior mgt. |
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| 30 days |
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| Finance Manager |
30 days are sufficient to present the plan to senior management and give time for response. |
| 6. Implementation of the plan |
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| 180 days |
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| Project team members |
Implementing the plan involves a series of steps thus a need for 180 days. |
| 7. Assessment of launch standards by authorities. |
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| 30 days |
| Lead time |
Compliance officer |
This activity involves approvals from more than three offices thus a need for 30 days. |
| 8. Sending of satellite to space. |
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| 18th month |
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| Satellite expert |
This is the last activity in the project and shall be conducted within a day. |
| Project Milestones |
| Phase 1 |
Preliminary stage (acquistion and organizing materials). |
| Phase 2 |
Planning stage (drafting and polishing of final plan). |
| Phase 3 |
Implementation (assessment and launching of the final plan). |
| Resource sheet |
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| Notes section |
| Human Resource |
| Wage rate |
| Days |
Labor cost |
| Project Manager |
| $600 |
| 350 |
$210,000 |
| Project team member |
| $300 per day, 10 me |
| 300 |
$900,000 |
| Finance manager |
| $500 |
| 100 |
$50,000 |
| The resource was selected in ensuring there is appropriate use of financial resources. |
| R&D Manager |
| $300 |
| 80 |
$24,000 |
| The resource was selected in ensuring the research conducted meets all necessary standards. |
| Satellite maintenance expert |
| $1,000 |
| 100 |
$100,000 |
| An expert is needed in assessing the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket to ensure it is functional. |
| Compliance officer |
| $500 |
| 50 |
$25,000 |
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| $1,309,000 |
| Budget |
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| Particular |
Amount |
| 1 |
Phase 1 |
$60,000,000 |
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| The rough allocated cost of rough materials to build a Falcon Heavy rocket |
| 2 |
Phase 2 |
$25,000 |
| 3 |
Phase 3 |
$900,000 |
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| The cost associated with the rental days of Space X current leased launch space at Patrick Air Force base |
| 4 |
Labor cost |
$1,309,000 |
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| All labor costs for indiviudals working the project. |
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| Total |
$62,234,000 |
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