<< /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] The EELV program would maintain current mass-to-orbit capability while increasing launch rate and decreasing costs. 2784 0 obj <>stream 0000003719 00000 n << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Delta IV Payload Planners Guide - October 1999 >6?L`a,Epa_> Opportunity which will utilize an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) or ESPA Grande. 5 0 obj %PDF-1.7 % [14] The USAF moved 7 launches from Delta IV to Atlas V.[15] To end litigation and competition for a limited market, both companies agreed to form the United Launch Alliance (ULA) joint venture. 0000076318 00000 n 0000010608 00000 n 0000001361 00000 n This website is best viewed in browsers such as: Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. 12 0 obj Falcon Heavy has been certified for two Phase 1A reference orbits and as of 2019, "[i]t's not certified for all of our most stressing national security space orbits," Thompson said. Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. 6 0 obj [48], Northrop Grumman was awarded US$792 million of phase 1 funding in 2018 for development of OmegA. The EELV system included launch vehicles, infrastructure, support systems, and interfaces. The Medium & Medium-Plus vehicles use a single Common Booster Core (CBC), while the Heavy variant uses three CBCs. A Standard Payload Interface bus was also proposed as a way to save money and improve efficiency. endstream endobj startxref 0 In October 2018, the USAF awarded development funding to ULA, NGIS, and Blue Origin to further the design of their rockets before a subsequent competition for award to build the launch vehicles. The Atlas V family is capable of carrying payloads of 8,900 kg (19,620 lbs) to geosynchronous transfer orbit, and can lift 16,034 kg (35,343 lbs) to low-Earth orbit. As of 2019, these launch vehicles were the primary methods for launching U.S. military satellites, along with the Falcon 9 developed by SpaceX. xkqW@F%N(ISI>bUqE-9? U~2=s?/*Vni{w}]V_(?OnSy7W7e/Myug p=gOnJZ~ Mylo>)*1wNMY-sym{9.N u]%r 1qBuoFIrGmv vf.lO|RBhm7UVgo#`bME :q-vp{MfuyC@m/4[lV9/|ou;4;TwL==|X[e%" k+Xl["9/{+oOud&p>qfCxMa_&!+,P( xlvB^F,d` The approach continues procurement of launch services and launch capability from ULA for the next several years but provides for a full and open competitive environment for any alternative sources as soon as they are certified. 0000003406 00000 n The goal was the creation of a cost-efficient and reliable family (or families) of "right size" spacelifters based on standardized fairings, liquid core vehicles, upper stages, and solid rockets. The Atlas V provides medium and intermediate lift capability and is evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability. 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[39], GPS-IIIA USA-289 was the first NSSL-type B5 Falcon 9 launch. 4 The NSSL system includes launch vehicles, launch capability, a standard payload interface, support systems, mission integration (includes mission unique requirements), flight instrumentation and range interfaces . endobj stream DHh0D@z5+?w stream << /Length 13 0 R /N 3 /Alternate /DeviceRGB /Filter /FlateDecode >> 0000017011 00000 n >> endstream endobj 638 0 obj <>/Metadata 52 0 R/Pages 635 0 R/StructTreeRoot 114 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 639 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 635 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 640 0 obj <>stream xXn8+84 3m s?0d)!#fDQb-U!~$?ORR /p_)'a}^vh#|Z8+j-v$2c{\u>y-_{ZVV%mr|u|~/a& d0S&/SJig=0QtN&?iHpzje1$Zu>)4{^D)%g/(M%@%@^t`gGe6>a409$"e FA/|W z>q5.~iQXwID:!c %%EOF ULA has a big factory down in Decatur, Alabama. [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 Although additional new entrants may be able to compete in the future, it is unlikely that others will be ready to compete before Phase 2. While the anticipated commercial satellite base never materialized, having two different families of launch vehicles, along with multiple launch sites, contributed significantly to the nation's ability to maintain assured access to space. THE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION FOR SPACE VEHICLE ACCOMMODATIONS Frank L. Knight. endobj 0000001313 00000 n 2774 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<250AE161C7F7FC4982A3B8062B0E51BA>]/Index[2762 23]/Info 2761 0 R/Length 79/Prev 495466/Root 2763 0 R/Size 2785/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 0000010365 00000 n DHh0D@z5+?w 0000015937 00000 n Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Rideshare User's Guide . [12] Boeing was awarded a contract for 19 out of the 28 launches; Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract for the other 9. The Delta IV Medium, Medium-Plus and Heavy configurations are evolved from flight proven Delta II and Delta III systems while incorporating the latest technology into a family of vehicles maximizing the use of common hardware. THE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION FOR SPACE VEHICLE ACCOMMODATIONS Frank L. Knight. Since 2019 there are four vehicles certified by the Department of Defense to conduct NSSL launches: Atlas V, Delta IV Heavy, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. [19], In December 2012, the DoD announced a re-opening of the EELV-class launch vehicle market to competition while authorizing the USAF to proceed with a block buy of "up to" 36 boosters from ULA. [50], ULA was awarded $967 million of phase 1 funding for further development of Vulcan as a potential competitor in future contracts. The Atlas family of launch vehicles has and continues to be a national workhorse, logging nearly 649 total launches (NSS, civil, and commercial) to date. 0000001182 00000 n 0000058657 00000 n [47] In 2020, Northrop Grumman announced the cancellation of OmegA. If that was the case, then the Air Force will have developed a new family of launch vehicles that would be primarily used only for national security payloads, resulting in higher overhead costs to DoD, while missing an opportunity to maximize the competitive posture of US industry. RFP F04701-97-R-0008 19 June 1998 ii This page intentionally left blank. National Security Space Launch ( NSSL) formerly Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) from 1994 to 2019 is a program of the United States Space Force (USSF) intended to assure access to space for United States Department of Defense and other United States government payloads. ULA stated it did not have any Atlas engines available to bid in order to submit a timely proposal. The interface includes mechanical, endobj By 2016 the Air Force was working to introduce competition into the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. The ESPAStar platform uses a customized EELV Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) ring as part of its structure and is capable of being launched aboard any launch vehicle that meets the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. << /Length 22 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> {!Kd#5:#[T$FhTs;*(Ai((4N|radRbt!BHx2eq(*xiTxa$m|+Id99uLA@(C!#Oro;{N4"#. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> [32] The DCSS had 4m diameter and 5m diameter versions, with matching diameter payload fairings. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program (LSP) Program Level . ?fA(4 F 1@DCPog|yReAZirIrj{*0X}0b{37Vl [mvK7!,ubg-Yj0S(.rIW~,vMJro 8>-\8~-Yw0z UP2^PoDAzuEu;*YRs.KA=^>l=bLe*qV&y.vt%?k7MI(x8 zluC m^"4~b7 xBHNxZ9RRJhkL1hV0 LHJ9KDv"iE^p!+X$(/MDP_dP =|>hPHICt4B@n#,sqBGFY!u&i-dTr2e$'bWv7BiT|nT^F)U9K,rN0bi\2tR0,; Yz{:|*sO=c>z+Mf2BB.4Y!KRcW K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! The FY 2016 NDAA recognized that a small number of Russian engines could be needed to ensure a near-term competitive environment. 3 August 2016. . Compliance with Standard Interface Specification (SIS) - Defines the standard interface between the payload and the launch system. The payload interface at each port has been standardized, allowing for hosted and separable payload inter-changeability, late payload integration, The intent was to replace legacy vehicles, including Delta II, Atlas II, and Titan IV. 2762 0 obj <> endobj The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating any combination of up to 6 hosted and 12 separable (fly-away) payloads (maximum 1 hosted or 2 separables per port). RFP F04701-97-R-0008 19 June 1998 ii The EELV program was initiated in 1994 and planned to be a "rolling-downselect" of launch vehicle providers from four to one. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R >> /Font << /TT2 9 0 R ( (ZY deZyo|-@#|Fd3C\5t In 1998, when it appeared the growth in the commercial satellite industry would be able to sustain two providers of launch services, the Air Force decided to award contracts to both Boeing and Lockheed Martin for their respective launch capabilities. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification, 2011 (not cleared for public circulation) LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program (LSP) Program Level Dispenser and CubeSat Requirements Document MIL-STD-1540C Military Standard Test Requirements for Launch, Upper-Stage, and Space Vehicles - A final check of specifications will be conducted prior to launch. 0000002426 00000 n It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. 97 24 Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. As of 2015 the EELV program was actively pursuing a competitive scenario for launch acquisitions, but the launch industry is currently undergoing numerous changes, and the makeup of the industry in the future is uncertain. hb```B ;6hvfa. endobj i`zN$KgyHDis+hj^@BV/C4v3bKAj. The Governments objectives were to develop Payload Category A, B, and C launch system prototypes, through shared investment with industry partners that will lead to EELV certified launch systems capable of providing launch services for all EELV-class National Security Space (NSS) missions. The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable (fly-away) payloads. <<1FA29D3E1AADB2110A00D0FE946CFD7F>]/Prev 340978>> The first Heavy vehicle (demo) was launched in December 2004. << /Length 16 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> 0000006428 00000 n Delta IV Medium flew with two or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core. Program requirements for the EELV program, including reliability, accuracy, and standard interface, are specified in the EELV Capability Production Document (CPD), validated by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) in 2016. 678 0 obj <>stream Unlike earlier efforts to develop a new generation of space launch vehicles from a "clean sheet of paper," the EELV concept intended to capitalize on proven hardware found in the then current generation of DELTA II, ATLAS II/CENTAUR, and TITAN IV vehicles. for GPS III Launch Services . 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The payload interface at each port has been standardized, allowing for hosted and separable payload inter-changeability, late payload integration, xref Delta IV CBCs and DCSSs are integrated horizontally before being transported to the launchpad. 2784 0 obj <>stream May 2016 : Space and Missile Systems Center . 0000006557 00000 n [47] Blue Origin is considered likely to continue building and testing New Glenn, in part since they were already privately funding development prior to the Air Force NSSL competition. Boeing initially proposed using the RS-25 Space Shuttle main engine. [8] Some of the reasons why assured access to space is a priority for the United States are stated in National Presidential Directive Number 40, which reads: Access to space through U.S. space transportation capabilities is essential to: The United States, therefore, must maintain robust, responsive, and resilient U.S. space transportation capabilities to assure access to space. 0000000956 00000 n Instead of setting those engines aside for national security launches, ULA rushed to assign them to non-national security launches that are unrestricted in their use of Russian engines. In the event, no phase 2 funding from the US government was forthcoming after August 2020 when ULA Vulcan and SpaceX were selected by the Air Force. hb``g``f`f`. VwSX$qjDMjdJpIo.|];"P+ S]^M%f{6x57>Z"}}2)p"B1dKwh[h!t!j)L[C@|}TUaH6hFHTFLV^Y#8g3Tx]!y;Tc^>ME|= 9WTsD. This document was developed by the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). 0000004106 00000 n DULLES, Va. Dec. 11, 2017-- Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force Space and Missiles Center (AFSMC) to build LDPE, or the Long Duration Propulsive Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) space platform. [5][6], The NSSL program launches the nation's most valuable military satellites; contracts to launch lower value payloads, such as those of the Space Test Program, are awarded using different methodologies.[7]. [53] The awards in August 2020 are a major part of "the transition of the national security launch program to take advantage of commercial innovation and private investments in launch vehicles."[47]. The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. That strategy was designed to (1) . 0000082556 00000 n Boeing developed the Delta IV based around Common Booster Cores and the Delta Cryogenic Second Stage, while Lockheed Martin developed the Atlas V based around Common Core Boosters and the Centaur upper stage. For almost 10 years, the EELV program had only one company capable of providing launches. [10] The initial bids came from four major defense contractors: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Alliant Techsystems. The Atlas V's inaugural flight was marked by the successful launch of a Hotbird-6 commercial satellite in August 2002. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ NASA Mission Specific ESPA SIS 4 LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program Program Level Dispenser and CubeSat [46] SpaceX received none of this funding to develop their designs, as both the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy had completed development and were already flying. 0000070080 00000 n . trailer <<8D9465B782A042F99BA9A4986B1592D1>]/Prev 881083>> startxref 0 %%EOF 59 0 obj <>stream %%EOF endobj %PDF-1.5 % Making space accessible. [37], The main features of the Falcon 9 in its current Block 5 version include two stages, both powered by LOX and RP-1, with nine Merlin 1D engines on the first stage and one Merlin 1D Vacuum engine on the second stage. /TT2 9 0 R /TT6 13 0 R /TT10 17 0 R /TT4 11 0 R >> >> 0000003146 00000 n << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of the EELV Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and its implications for spacecraft designers. %PDF-1.6 % %PDF-1.4 % 2 0 obj hbbd```b`` D:H3YH22H5,)qS =A&]8 I K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! % RFP F04701-97-R-0008 19 June 1998 ii . 1. @(l(MW a 67E1efWmh8s`e3XY|t+$8f`~!Af6 Dy3 Semantic Scholar's Logo. 0000002686 00000 n stream The EELV competition was expected to produce the next generation of launch vehicles to replace all medium to heavy launchers, Lockheed Martin's Atlas, Titan II and Titan IV series, and McDonnell Douglas's Delta series, with a single family of vehicles capable of launching medium and heavy payloads into orbit at a significantly lower cost. [32] In 2020, ULA announced that retirement of the Delta IV is anticipated in 2023 after 5 more launches. LV Mechanical Interface: The standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern, independent of . [20], The USAF signed a contract at that time with SpaceX for two launches in 2014 and 2015 to serve as proving flights to support the certification process for the Falcon 9 v1.1 and Falcon Heavy. 0000000016 00000 n 0 As of 2017, SpaceX is completing this certification process with its Falcon 9 vehicle to also begin providing launch services for NSS missions. 0000006880 00000 n Of those 106 launches, 57 have been EELV National Security Space launches in support of the Navy, National Reconnaissance Office and the SpaceForce. [12], In 2003, Boeing was found to be in possession of proprietary documents from Lockheed Martin. EELV was important not only to reducing the launch costs of the Department of Defense, but also to the continued world-wide competitiveness of the US commercial launch industry. stream [41] He clarified: "I certified them to compete last year" and "[o]ne of the requirements behind certification is to fly three missions." endstream EELV effort in 1995 are still manifestsignificant increases in launch costs and concerns over procurement and competition. In paying ULA for such fixed launch costs and executing the EELV program under a cost-plus contract, the DoD has reimbursed ULA for allowable, reasonable, and allocable costs for its launches, while requiring ULA to reimburse it on a per-launch basis for launches that ULA sells to its non-DoD customers. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> That includes five engines that ULA currently has in its possession, which are not limited by the sanctions, since they were fully paid for prior to the Russian invasion of Crimea. 120 0 obj 0000068253 00000 n Abstract. The second stage (known as Centaur) is powered by the RL-10A engine. The platform is optimized for GEO missions, but is adaptable for LEO and MEO missions. As an example, an Atlas V 551 has a 5.4m payload fairing, 5 SRBs, and 1 RL-10.[35]. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter System Interface Specifications For . [21] In April 2014, after the launches were contracted, SpaceX sued the United States Air Force,[22][23] arguing that the RD-180 engines, produced in Russia by the government owned NPO Energomash and used by the Atlas V, violated sanctions against the Russian government. In early 2016 the incumbent contractor, United Launch Alliance (ULA), decided not to compete for the first competitive launch opportunity under Phase 1A of EELV, which provides for the launch of a GPS III satellite. After many years of government-funded studies on the subject of modernized launch vehicle systems, the Air Force finally developed a "roadmap" in 1994 for the acquisition of Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELVs) to replace the DELTA IIs, ATLAS IIs, and TITAN IVs then in use at Cape Canaveral. 0000010525 00000 n [9], Procurement of EELV boosters for military space launch was to evolve to more closely match commercial practice. 2612 endobj An official website of the United States government, The Atlas V's inaugural flight was marked by the successful launch of a Hotbird-6 commercial satellite, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Along with the award of two development agreements, the total amount was more than $3 billion. [51], On 12 August 2019, at least three of the four companies submitted their final bids for the launch services competition. [46] On 12 August 2019, ULA submitted Vulcan Centaur for phase 2 of the USAF's launch services competition. The strategy invests in new and/or upgraded commercial launch solutions that also meet National Security Space (NSS) requirements. Boeing received $1.38 billion, and Lockheed Martin received $650 million for the launches. [38] This launcher features a reusable first stage and fairings, which lowers the cost per mission. The payload interface at each port has been Development is defined as all activities from initial concept up to, but not including, production. [24] The USAF and SpaceX settled the lawsuit in Jan 2015 by opening up more launches to competitive bidding. endobj trailer 0000068216 00000 n Blue Origin was awarded $500 million of phase 1 funding for further development of New Glenn as a potential competitor in future contracts. ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR nXZOD}J}/G3k{%Ow_.'_!JQ@SVF=IEbbbb5Q%O@%!ByM:e0G7 e%e[(R0`3R46i^)*n*|"fLUomO0j&jajj.w_4zj=U45n4hZZZ^0Tf%9->=cXgN]. 0000001979 00000 n 4 0 obj endstream endobj startxref 0000003519 00000 n With multiple launch vehicle configurations and launch sites on both coasts of the U.S., EELV has a proven track record of success, demonstrating unprecedented reliability with 106 successful launches since 2002. [47][48], The contract type for the phase 2 contracts is new for US government launches as it will be a "firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery" type of launch contract. Northrop Grummans ESPAStar platform provides a modular, cost-effective and highly capable infrastructure resource for hosting technology development and operational payloads. SpaceX bid the existing launch vehicles of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, while Blue Origin was expected to bid New Glenn, ULA bid Vulcan Centaur, and NGIS's bid status was not reported. [33][34], Each Atlas V launch vehicle is based on a Common Core Booster powered by one NPO Energomash RD-180 engine with two combustion chambers and a Centaur upper stage powered by one or two Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RL10A-4-2 engines. 0000101481 00000 n 0000461158 00000 n The ESPAStar platforms six payload ports are capable of accommodating any combination of up to six hosted and 12 separable (fly-away) payloads (maximum one hosted or two separables per port). EELV Standard Interface Specification - Version 6.0 2. [46] OmegA was a rocket design with two main solid stages, a cryogenic upper stage, and the possibility of additional solid-rocket strap-on boosters. ;mnf4fb3/!s}Wz#I/MeFg_$ob$bOR JDs5~7^U.BV*p3]2j,BBR3Pq2,LnVL{gLj}U;g;bqGQY7C85V7y3fi=fp"n0+ddobk endobj 0 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Standard Interface Specification (SIS) Air Force Instruction 10-1202, Space Test Program Management Air Force Instruction 10-1202_AFSPCSUP, Space Test Program Management AFSPCI 13-1213, Launch Scheduling and Forecasting Procedures 1.5.2 Department of Defense Documents endobj The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. 2774 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<250AE161C7F7FC4982A3B8062B0E51BA>]/Index[2762 23]/Info 2761 0 R/Length 79/Prev 495466/Root 2763 0 R/Size 2785/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream [25][26] The USAF certified the Falcon 9 in May 2015,[27] and in 2016 SpaceX won a contract under the EELV program to launch a GPS Block III satellite payload to MEO. 0000005030 00000 n [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 0000002843 00000 n Search 209,668,378 papers from all fields of science . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 0000002358 00000 n This document was produced and is maintained by the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle /TT4 11 0 R >> >> The launch occurred on December 23, 2018.[40]. 637 0 obj <> endobj As of September 2019, it has two manifested classified national security flights for the USAF in 2021.[43][44][45]. Development includes all efforts leading up to and including EELV certification (and the validation of all NRE work) to meet the full range of EELV mass-to-orbit requirements ULA also asserted that the Phase 1A launch is basically a lowest price, technically acceptable competition, unsuitable for launch contracts" 1401 The RSS is offered only onEvolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) LVs certified to launch National Security Space missions; hence, APLs must not violate EELV requirements documented in the EELV Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and/or System Performance Requirement Document (SPRD). c0|_}`pz0 cc4D 7\HCj(I?uf eX_0NcRu1wQ9 T'|>H%Z%*.yXSGc 4_GR+[5> (4'XgVZtL aq[aP/}ARI@PAwO8s .i,@Yf6akrCns!Uu* 4?,20-FKDgLuAp4j$hz~ Blue Origin also filed a pre-award protest of the request for proposal arguing that the requirements were ambiguous. 0 N } "zQjC+6\Ei8rF2+m0 One of the Air Forces long-term goals for the EELV program is to have at least two certified launch providers able to compete for the full range of national security launches. The RSS is offered only onEvolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) LVs certified to launch National Security Space missions; hence, APLs must not violate EELV requirements documented in the EELV Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and/or System Performance Requirement Document (SPRD). The second stage is powered by the RL-10B engine. [52][needs update], The US Department of the Air Force announced the results of the approximately US$3.5 billion National Security Space Launch Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement on 7 August 2020. 0000017080 00000 n Senator Richard Shelby is from Alabama. Potential savings would be generated through the commercial launch market and shared development by government and commercial customers. 7 0 obj APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their Either a 4m or 5m fairing encapsulates the payload. We encourage you to use one of these browsers for the best experience. endstream On September 29, 2015, the Air Force awarded an EELV Launch Capability (ELC) contract to ULA valued at $882 millionthe latest such contract the Air Force has awarded to ULA since ULA became the only source for launches under the EELV program. To do so, ULA has had to maintain sufficient cost accounting systems within the company. The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable (fly-away) payloads. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification. DOD expects to spend about $9.5 billion over the next 5 years acquiring launch hardware and services through the program, during which time it will also be working to certify new launch providers. hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt [48][47] Steady production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal. Abstract. 21 0 obj ULAs use of these tactics artificially created a need for relief from legislative restrictions on its ability to continue using RD-180relief that, with the DoDs active assistance, ULAs actively sought in the fiscal year 2016 omnibus appropriations bill. {,M?TSwjj:2U|=ney(ymjvkeY&AeZDuL2 M#oWX~s iAzj]:a[Fd U?Vi5p5Zq,9,bZ/@,%, 6`#@)4I7,nCsSXDiAG'By"yeGy)h\s1{.D._"e-`uM67h2I ]_R)4I}I ? ' Zk! $l$T4QOt"y\b)AI&NI$R$)TIj"]&=&!:dGrY@^O$ _%?P(&OJEBN9J@y@yCR nXZOD}J}/G3k{%Ow_.'_!JQ@SVF=IEbbbb5Q%O@%!ByM:e0G7 e%e[(R0`3R46i^)*n*|"fLUomO0j&jajj.w_4zj=U45n4hZZZ^0Tf%9->=cXgN]. [ /ICCBased 18 0 R ] 13 0 obj APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their 27 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000004093 00000 n G. E. Sanford 1 & J. S. Welsh 2 . 1a-,,3o WYLd ,/HHVYNE^IUAQM]OGK\H[W&?'#/+/P3KrxTDl\BJX|jbRdtLQn~qIN^AvZizaFfVCYumUcEkSe}KysM]&On;,Z2}sl +7^j[Xcm,?p._. endstream endobj startxref EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification, 2011 (not cleared for public circulation) LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program (LSP) Program Level Dispenser and . Download PDF. The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) system is being developed by the United States Air Force (USAF) and its prime contractors to meet the nations need for expend-able launch vehicles through the . [13] Boeing and Lockheed Martin were each awarded US$500 million for the final phase of the bid. In addition to manufacturing the launch vehicles, ULA also maintains space launch complexes at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla, and Vandenberg SpaceForce Base, Calif. hb```,l? The EELV system includes all equipment, facilities, and launch base infrastructure necessary to launch a payload, place it in the required delivery orbit, provide specified environments, provide. [49] In the event, no phase 2 funding from the US government was forthcoming after August 2020 when ULA Vulcan and SpaceX were selected by the Air Force. ULA is expected to handle 60 percent of the launches while SpaceX will handle 40 percent of the launches over the five-year period. QUk{vv7m-C4W>!z~>X#Nz---1GjN. The USAF began the EELV program in 1994, following many years of government-funded studies into improved systems and architecture. endobj The Falcon Heavy is a heavy-lift rocket developed and produced by SpaceX. 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