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LV Mechanical Interface: The standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern, independent of . @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { ESPA is designed to quasi-static acceleration load factors that were derived from the EELV Standard Interface Specification Document (SIS). 6;6_.k 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 startxref [48], Northrop Grumman was awarded US$792 million of phase 1 funding in 2018 for development of OmegA. % This website is best viewed in browsers such as: Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. 0000002843 00000 n 15 0 obj 0000001313 00000 n Thats Defining Possible. 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 }, Page last modified: hb```B ;6hvfa. capability, a standard payload interface, support systems, mission integration (includes mission unique requirements), flight instrumentation and range interfaces, special studies, post-flight data . The EELV was expected handle the bulk of the U.S. government's launch requirements after the year 2000 and was also expected to be used for commercial applications. [ /ICCBased 12 0 R ] Category A payloads fit within a 4m diameter payload envelope, category B payloads fit within a 5m diameter payload envelope, and category C payloads require an extended 5m diameter envelope. 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. 5 0 obj <<1FA29D3E1AADB2110A00D0FE946CFD7F>]/Prev 340978>> 0000009026 00000 n The EELV program's Delta IV and Atlas V launch vehicles are produced by United Launch Alliance (a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin formed in 2006). Abstract. endstream Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Rideshare User's Guide . [36] As of 10November2022[update], 19 launches remain. Paper Session I-A - The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Standard Interface Specification For Space Vehicle Accommodations Cape Canaveral, Florida Presentations and demonstrations on a broad spectrum of technology initiatives related to the development and advancement of spaceport and range technology that reduce operations turnaround . A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ [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. Delta IV Payload Planners Guide - October 1999 This document was produced and is maintained by the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle 0000000016 00000 n The interface includes mechanical, endstream 2762 0 obj <> endobj The Northrop Grumman name and logos are registered trademarks of Northrop Grumman. Attachment 6 Evaluation Criteria. [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. 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. 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. 0000006374 00000 n Senator Richard Shelby is from Alabama. Steady production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal. It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. 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. 0000058694 00000 n . [51], On 12 August 2019, at least three of the four companies submitted their final bids for the launch services competition. stream This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 18:43. Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. 0000001712 00000 n . 0000006880 00000 n This document was developed by the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). An Atlas V XYZ will have a 4.2-or-5.4-meter (14 or 18ft) diameter payload fairing, Y solid rocket boosters (0-5), and Z RL-10's on the Centaur upper stage (1-2). The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable (fly-away) payloads. %%EOF The ELC contract, unlike other payments that the Air Force makes to ULA for launch services, subsidizes costs not directly related to the launch-vehicle hardware, including the depreciation of ULAs launch vehicles and infrastructure. 5 0 obj 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. Boeing received $1.38 billion, and Lockheed Martin received $650 million for the launches. ' 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]. 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. 0000004106 00000 n For almost 10 years, the EELV program had only one company capable of providing launches. xwTS7" %z ;HQIP&vDF)VdTG"cEb PQDEk 5Yg} PtX4X\XffGD=H.d,P&s"7C$ The platform is optimized for GEO missions, but is adaptable for LEO and MEO missions. Program cost savings are achieved through operability improvements such as the use of common components and infrastructure, a standard payload interface, standardized launch pads and reduced on-pad processing; and acquisition improvements such as launch vehicle block buys. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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$hz~ endobj The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program is managed by the Launch and Range Systems Directorate of the Space and Missile Systems Center (United States Space Command), Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. [48][47] In October 2018, the USAF awarded development funding to ULA, NGIS, and Blue Origin to further the design of their rockets before a subsequent competition for award to build the launch vehicles. VwSX$qjDMjdJpIo.|];"P+ S]^M%f{6x57>Z"}}2)p"B1dKwh[h!t!j)L[C@|}TUaH6hFHTFLV^Y#8g3Tx]!y;Tc^>ME|= 9WTsD. hb```,l? 120 0 obj 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. Of those 106 launches, 57 have been EELV National Security Space launches in support of the Navy, National Reconnaissance Office and the SpaceForce. [41] He clarified: "I certified them to compete last year" and "[o]ne of the requirements behind certification is to fly three missions." 7 0 obj 31-03-2017 19:36:21 ZULU, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service Agreements (LSA) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). 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APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their [32] In 2020, ULA announced that retirement of the Delta IV is anticipated in 2023 after 5 more launches. 0000068253 00000 n The second stage (known as Centaur) is powered by the RL-10A engine. endobj 0000002686 00000 n trailer <<8D9465B782A042F99BA9A4986B1592D1>]/Prev 881083>> startxref 0 %%EOF 59 0 obj <>stream 0000005993 00000 n 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). 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. In 2018, a competitive contract award to launch national security spacecraft was conducted between United Launch Alliance (ULA), Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (NGIS), Blue Origin, and SpaceX. [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. endobj [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. THE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION FOR SPACE VEHICLE ACCOMMODATIONS Frank L. Knight. 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` [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. DHh0D@z5+?w A new EELV Acquisition Strategy was approved in November 2011 which recognizes only the Atlas V and Delta IV can currently provide reliable launch services to meet NSS requirements but also seeks to take advantage of the growing potential of additional commercial space launch providers. Announced performance requirements include:[29][30]. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification, as well as Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. 0000003519 00000 n [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]. As of 2019, these launch vehicles were the primary methods for launching U.S. military satellites, along with the Falcon 9 developed by SpaceX. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program (LSP) Program Level . SpaceX and ULA were the two vendors selected via the competition to supply launches to the US military in the 20222027 timeframe. ' 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]. The ESPAStar platform leverages the available mass margin from any EELV launch to provide an affordable path to space for payloads. RFP F04701-97-R-0008 19 June 1998 ii . [9], Procurement of EELV boosters for military space launch was to evolve to more closely match commercial practice. The launch occurred on December 23, 2018.[40]. 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