This document was produced and is maintained by the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle 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. 1320 endstream hb```B ;6hvfa. 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. 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. endobj As with the Delta IV, either a 4m or 5m fairing is used to shroud the payload, and vehicles are defined by the number of solids and the size of the payload fairing. 7 0 obj stream 27 0 obj <> endobj xref 27 33 0000068216 00000 n DOD's Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program is the primary provider of launch vehicles for U.S. military and intelligence satellites. APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their 6;6_.k 0000000016 00000 n 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. [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. 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. Delta IV's inaugural flight was marked by the successful launch of a commercial satellite on a Medium-Plus (4,2) in November 2002. It has been certified for the NSSL program after the STP-2 launch completed on 25 June 2019, as confirmed by the commander of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Lt. Gen. << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] . 15 0 obj It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. 0000017011 00000 n Opportunity which will utilize an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) or ESPA Grande. 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. ULA is expected to handle 60 percent of the launches while SpaceX will handle 40 percent of the launches over the five-year period. [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. [48][47] [42] The USAF is working with SpaceX to mature their Falcon Heavy's design. The Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne -built RS-68, a liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen engine that produces 663,000 lbs of liftoff thrust, powers the first stage. R'O* u/7svAZ6r4[ZDX$22L)966@D1{2?=ben6hy. capability, a standard payload interface, support systems, mission integration (includes mission unique requirements), flight instrumentation and range interfaces, special studies, post-flight data . 6 0 obj startxref [12], In 2003, Boeing was found to be in possession of proprietary documents from Lockheed Martin. Semantic Scholar's Logo. The EELV program is in the portfolio. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification . The payload interface at each port has been standardized, allowing for hosted and separable payload inter-changeability, late payload integration, As an example, an Atlas V 551 has a 5.4m payload fairing, 5 SRBs, and 1 RL-10.[35]. 0000006880 00000 n 6 0 obj The Medium & Medium-Plus vehicles use a single Common Booster Core (CBC), while the Heavy variant uses three CBCs. [46] As of 2019, Blue Origin expected a first launch of New Glenn in 2021. DHh0D@z5+?w The interface includes mechanical, 0000004649 00000 n 0000006428 00000 n The US Space Force (USSF) plans 3034 launches during these five fiscal years. [13] Boeing and Lockheed Martin were each awarded US$500 million for the final phase of the bid. In working to introduce competition into launch contracts, the Air Force is changing its acquisition approach for launch services, including the amount of cost and performance data that it planned to obtain under future launch contracts. 2 0 obj 637 0 obj <> endobj F# q1- -7"j`Rg1)ciyN\N0]/>CaWLqU,jEh3%2 W48u$0DxzI iz55XJ#p9$"G8)nc5-}(a.6j]?eD.8 6~5Y|fro xA7AmGxnqt_,MmOw0Uvdj t!:$`v0m5c These launch system investments include efforts required to complete the transition off non-allied engines and build upon the Air Force's Booster Propulsion Technology Maturation efforts started in early 2015 and the Rocket Propulsion System investments awarded in early 2016. endobj 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 0000010608 00000 n 97 0 obj endobj 0000010525 00000 n The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. 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. Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. 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. ' 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]. endstream The platform is optimized for GEO missions, but is adaptable for LEO and MEO missions. @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { By 2016 the Air Force was working to introduce competition into the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. 0000004106 00000 n As of 2017, SpaceX is completing this certification process with its Falcon 9 vehicle to also begin providing launch services for NSS missions. endobj 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. endstream [50], ULA was awarded $967 million of phase 1 funding for further development of Vulcan as a potential competitor in future contracts. APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their Either a 4m or 5m fairing encapsulates the payload. [10] The initial bids came from four major defense contractors: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Alliant Techsystems. %PDF-1.7 % 0000001202 00000 n Expendable launch system program of the United States Space Force, List of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches (20102019) 2018, "Space Systems Command Celebrates First Anniversary as USSF Field Command", "JUST IN: National Reconnaissance Office Embracing Commercial Tech", "Defense Primer: National Security Space Launch", "EELV isn't what it used to be: Air Force changes launch program name", "Air Force establishes National Security Space Launch program", "National Security Presidential Directive 40: U.S. Space Transportation Policy", "Two Former Boeing Managers Charged in Plot to Steal Trade Secrets from Lockheed Martin", "Pentagon strips 7 launches from Boeing Delta 4 rocket", "Reusable Successor To EELV Moving Ahead", "Prototype Reusable Rocket Effort Felled by U.S. Budget Woes", "EELV Update: A Split Decision and a New Beginning", "SpaceX Awarded Two EELV-Class Missions from the United States Air Force", "After successful landing, SpaceX to sue Air Force to compete for launch contracts", "SpaceX wins intermediate victory over US in launch contract case", "SpaceX says rocket purchases violate Russian sanctions, gets injunction", "SpaceX elbows into Air Force launch program after dropping lawsuit", "SpaceX, Air Force Settle Lawsuit over ULA Blockbuy", "SpaceX Falcon 9 Certified for Military Launches", "SpaceX wins $82 million contract for 2018 Falcon 9 launch of GPS 3 satellite", Nine reference orbits & payloads for USDoD space missions, "DOD Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal", "ULA Delta IV launches the NROL-25 military satellite from VAFB", "United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches GPS III Satellite for U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center", "Delta IV Medium's well-earned retirement with GPS finale", "ULA stops selling its centerpiece Atlas V, setting path for the rocket's retirement", "ULA targeting September 26 for next Delta 4-Heavy launch attempt", "SpaceX flies historic 10th mission of a Falcon 9 as Starlink constellation expands", "Air Force requirements will keep SpaceX from landing Falcon 9 booster after GPS launch", "Air Force certified Falcon Heavy for national security launch, but more work needed to meet required orbits", "Air Force certified Falcon Heavy for national security launch but more work needed to meet required orbits", SpaceX wins $130 million military launch contract for Falcon Heavy, U.S. department of defense - Contracts for February 19, 2019, SMC Issues Final RFP For Five EELV Launches; SBIRS & 4 Classified Payloads, "Air Force Awards Launch Vehicle Development Contracts to Blue Origin Northrop Grummand ULA", "Pentagon picks SpaceX and ULA to remain its primary launch providers", "In a consequential decision, Air Force picks its rockets for mid-2020s launches", "Northrop Grumman to terminate OmegA rocket program", "Vulcan Centaur Rocket on Schedule for First Flight in 2021: ULA Submits Proposal for U.S. Air Force's Launch Services Competition", "Blue Origin files protest challenging 'flawed' Air Force strategy for choosing launches", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Security_Space_Launch&oldid=1140354433, Space launch vehicles of the United States, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing potentially dated statements from November 2022, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from June 2020, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. place critical United States Government assets and capabilities into space; augment space-based capabilities in a timely manner in the event of increased operational needs or minimize disruptions due to on-orbit satellite failures, launch failures, or deliberate actions against U.S. space assets; support government and commercial human space flight. The second stage (known as Centaur) is powered by the RL-10A engine. 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 0000003146 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 [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. Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. The EELV program was initiated in 1994 and planned to be a "rolling-downselect" of launch vehicle providers from four to one. 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. {,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 ? The program is managed by the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), specifically the Assured Access to Space Directorate (SSC/AA),[1] in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office. This document was developed by the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). hbbd```b`` D:H3YH22H5,)qS =A&]8 I 1. El Segundo, California 90245-2808 : DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. This website is best viewed in browsers such as: Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. G. E. Sanford 1 & J. S. Welsh 2 . After a two-year solicitation and competition process in 20182020, in August 2020 the USSF selected SpaceX (F9 and FH) and ULA's yet-to-be-certified Vulcan Centaur to supply US military launch requirements in 20222027. 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 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. endobj 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 . Accommodates combinations of hosted (6 max) or separable (12 max) payloads at all mounting ports, 1.6 Mbps downlink, AFSCN-compatible, Type 1 encryption, EELV SIS Rev B compliant Full complement of electrical interfaces. 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). endstream endobj startxref Development is defined as all activities from initial concept up to, but not including, production. 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. 0000009026 00000 n 0000003719 00000 n K0iABZyCAP8C@&*CP=#t] 4}a ;GDxJ> ,_@FXDBX$!k"EHqaYbVabJ0cVL6f3bX'?v 6-V``[a;p~\2n5 &x*sb|! 1. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification, as well as Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. 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