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The Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle uses three Common Booster Cores (CBCs) each powered by a Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne RS-68A engine, a Delta Cryogenic Second Stage 5m (DCSS) powered by an RL10, and a 5m payload fairing. hbbd```b`` d#XD 0000003519 00000 n #ga-ad {display: none;} On September 29, 2015, the Air Force awarded an EELV Launch Capability (ELC) contract to ULA valued at $882 millionthe latest such contract the Air Force has awarded to ULA since ULA became the only source for launches under the EELV program. endstream endobj startxref 651 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6EC1C2F151EC3C45B8B5ECDBB3EB3C71><0EADE15319BF1E45AF492E40E1E9E55A>]/Index[637 42]/Info 636 0 R/Length 86/Prev 989486/Root 638 0 R/Size 679/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream LV Mechanical Interface: The standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern, independent of . 2 0 obj [7A\SwBOK/X/_Q>QG[ `Aaac#*Z;8cq>[&IIMST`kh&45YYF9=X_,,S-,Y)YXmk]c}jc-v};]N"&1=xtv(}'{'IY) -rqr.d._xpUZMvm=+KG^WWbj>:>>>v}/avO8 [42] The USAF is working with SpaceX to mature their Falcon Heavy's design. 4 0 obj 0000002426 00000 n The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their ;mnf4fb3/!s}Wz#I/MeFg_$ob$bOR JDs5~7^U.BV*p3]2j,BBR3Pq2,LnVL{gLj}U;g;bqGQY7C85V7y3fi=fp"n0+ddobk /*@N]\BN\#`"H`~ez18G&,\0Npd}o$euJ qf3y,.$v=mFWU>f(, CX' )3~~0Q I3W /TT4 11 0 R >> >> 0000001790 00000 n The approach taken in the development of. 7 0 obj %PDF-1.7 % O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf The payload interface at each port has been standardized, allowing for hosted and separable payload inter-changeability, late payload integration, 0000461158 00000 n 2612 SpaceX bid the existing launch vehicles of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, while Blue Origin was expected to bid New Glenn, ULA bid Vulcan Centaur, and NGIS's bid status was not reported. Delta IV CBCs and DCSSs are integrated horizontally before being transported to the launchpad. Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. DHh0D@z5+?w trailer hb```|+a1b0K5IiJs!C}D&m%[Xuddtu p|6:O3|3v)-F'M1*vm^b1:JeSzr60v0ht00t@0Gb0$cDHG Abt:2{$8naMeJC1kYDHn)_2u hH1=l 0000002358 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. 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). [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. The Northrop Grumman name and logos are registered trademarks of Northrop Grumman. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification . DHh0D@z5+?w ' 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 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 The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program provides the United States affordable, reliable, and assured access to space with two families of launch vehicles: Atlas V and Delta IV. 97 24 @(l(MW a 67E1efWmh8s`e3XY|t+$8f`~!Af6 Dy3 The second stage is powered by the RL-10B engine. hb``g``f`f`. G. E. Sanford 1 & J. S. Welsh 2 . 0000004106 00000 n 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. However, the Committee was concerned that the Department was focusing too narrowly on its national security requirements and not adequately reflecting the needs of the US commercial space launch industry. Attachment 6 Evaluation Criteria. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter System Interface Specifications For . 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. ESPA (Secondary Payload Adapter) on EELV (Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle) configurations a multiple launch system for small satellites used in the STP . Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. 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. wc/CR6@Vf|N`ObN#C8\'08#9MVk-v^.O@G}&(U! AGR-aH2\p|)+h [50], ULA was awarded $967 million of phase 1 funding for further development of Vulcan as a potential competitor in future contracts. As of 2019, the first flight has been stated by NGIS to be expected in 2021. a new EELV acquisition strategy in November 2011, revising it in 2013. These load factors, as shown in Table 1, represent a set of accelerations that 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. Shelby was a loyal supporter of ULA, and attempted to shoehorn in money to buy the RD-180 engines from Russia, against the wishes of Senator McCain and the rest of the Armed Services Committee. [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. endobj endobj %PDF-1.6 % 0000006880 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. 2784 0 obj <>stream 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. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R >> /Font << /TT2 9 0 R << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> %PDF-1.3 EELV effort in 1995 are still manifestsignificant increases in launch costs and concerns over procurement and competition. 0000070080 00000 n 1. 0000004305 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n The EELV program is in the portfolio of the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space at the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC). 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. >> ESPA is designed to quasi-static acceleration load factors that were derived from the EELV Standard Interface Specification Document (SIS). The Falcon Heavy is a heavy-lift rocket developed and produced by SpaceX. 1401 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 . stream 0000003719 00000 n 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. Download PDF. The strategy invests in new and/or upgraded commercial launch solutions that also meet National Security Space (NSS) requirements. [48][47] Steady production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal. Interface Specifications (ISs) are specific types of ICDs that only need approval from one government office or agency. endobj xKo6L"%>4m[=!zn-K3Pgfowgu>?me|W63ov,Eno:lcu,7s9c_I1&/{v<3eR|xRwqh0UK [13] Boeing and Lockheed Martin were each awarded US$500 million for the final phase of the bid. .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%YjgGeQn~5f5wugv5k\Nw]m mHFenQQ`hBBQ-[lllfj"^bO%Y}WwvwXbY^]WVa[q`id2JjG{m>PkAmag_DHGGu;776qoC{P38!9-?|gK9w~B:Wt>^rUg9];}}_~imp}]/}.{^=}^?z8hc' Abstract. The Atlas V provides medium and intermediate lift capability and is evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability. [35], A three-digit (XYZ) naming convention is used for the Atlas V configuration identification. [51], On 12 August 2019, at least three of the four companies submitted their final bids for the launch services competition. 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. i`zN$KgyHDis+hj^@BV/C4v3bKAj. [11], In October 1998 two initial launch services contracts (known as Buy 1) were awarded. 0000082556 00000 n May 2016 : Space and Missile Systems Center . 0000017011 00000 n Standard payload interfaces were touted as another way to save money and improve efficiency, though success in that area remained to be seen. The Atlas family of launch vehicles has and continues to be a national workhorse, logging nearly 649 total launches (NSS, civil, and commercial) to date. Opportunity which will utilize an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) or ESPA Grande. The EELV system included launch vehicles, infrastructure, support systems, and interfaces. endobj 2762 0 obj <> endobj 31-03-2017 19:36:21 ZULU, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service Agreements (LSA) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). Thompson. c0|_}`pz0 cc4D 7\HCj(I?uf eX_0NcRu1wQ9 T'|>H%Z%*.yXSGc 4_GR+[5> (4'XgVZtL aq[aP/}ARI@PAwO8s .i,@Yf6akrCns!Uu* 4?,20-FKDgLuAp4j$hz~ 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. endstream [17], Prior to 2012, the USAF was advancing another program, the Reusable Booster System and other follow-on technologies, and up to early 2012 issued contract awards for various aspects of it,[18] before the program was cancelled in October 2012. EELVs were to reduce costs by being based on standardized fairings, liquid core vehicles, upper stages, and solid rocket boosters. 0000027829 00000 n [46] As of 2019, Blue Origin expected a first launch of New Glenn in 2021. This could include full development of a new launch system or modifications to an existing launch system, including launch infrastructure. That strategy was designed to (1) . hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt 0000002177 00000 n [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. ?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 Northrop Grumman hardware and software enables multiple missions on single launch, Mission launched onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, Source: Space News. A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ 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. 2784 0 obj <>stream stream Delta IV Medium flew with two or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core. Photo Credit: U.S. Space Force. Boeing received $1.38 billion, and Lockheed Martin received $650 million for the launches. [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. Either a 4m or 5m fairing encapsulates the payload. E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 The USAF began the EELV program in 1994, following many years of government-funded studies into improved systems and architecture. 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. Of those 106 launches, 57 have been EELV National Security Space launches in support of the Navy, National Reconnaissance Office and the SpaceForce. This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 18:43. endobj endobj The payload interface at each port has been standardized, allowing for hosted and separable payload inter-changeability, late payload integration, endobj 0000000776 00000 n Northrop Grummans ESPAStar platform provides a modular, cost-effective and highly capable infrastructure resource for hosting technology development and operational payloads. In August 2021, ULA announced that Atlas V would be retired, and all 29 remaining launches had been sold. . This requirement has been satisfied by the Falcon Heavy test flight in February 2018, Arabsat-6A in April 2019, and the STP-2 launch in June 2019. We encourage you to use one of these browsers for the best experience. . 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. As of 2019, these launch vehicles were the primary methods for launching U.S. military satellites, along with the Falcon 9 developed by SpaceX. 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. For example, in order to meet its projected reductions in life cycle costs, the EELV needed to capture at least 15 percent of the commercial market. Announced performance requirements include:[29][30]. 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 . 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 [5] Delta IV Medium was retired in August 2019. This document was developed by the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD). 0000006582 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). 0000087266 00000 n <<1FA29D3E1AADB2110A00D0FE946CFD7F>]/Prev 340978>> 97 0 obj -2- 12 0 obj @media only screen and (min-device-width : 320px) and (max-device-width : 480px) { 0000058657 00000 n 0000002686 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. 0000004200 00000 n 21 0 obj 0 endobj 0 N } "zQjC+6\Ei8rF2+m0 }, Page last modified: 0000000016 00000 n [10] The initial bids came from four major defense contractors: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Alliant Techsystems. 0000000956 00000 n mimics the EELV 157.5 cm (62.01 in) Standard Interface Plane. 0000051223 00000 n A Standard Payload Interface bus was also proposed as a way to save money and improve efficiency. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Phase 1A Competitive Acquisition . The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of the EELV Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and its implications for spacecraft designers. 0 [2], Started in 1994 as the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle launch system program, the initial program goal was to make government space launches more affordable and reliable, leading to the development of the Boeing Delta IV and Lockheed Martin Atlas V EELV families. [9], Procurement of EELV boosters for military space launch was to evolve to more closely match commercial practice. The FY 2016 NDAA recognized that a small number of Russian engines could be needed to ensure a near-term competitive environment. 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. Blue Origin was awarded $500 million of phase 1 funding for further development of New Glenn as a potential competitor in future contracts. [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. Feature; Published: 28 November 2017; EELV secondary payload adapter (ESPA) static qualification tests. It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. 0000016479 00000 n nG +D,@g%ZKh?RgO>52orjm*R2C}H6m5W0_/om>+pZ}. 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. endobj 1. The second stage (known as Centaur) is powered by the RL-10A engine. Search 209,668,378 papers from all fields of science . This website is best viewed in browsers such as: Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari. - The EELV program is a funded U.S. Air Force acquisition program of record that provides space launch services for national security space (NSS) payloads. stream NASA Mission Specific ESPA SIS 4 LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program Program Level Dispenser and CubeSat THE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION FOR SPACE VEHICLE ACCOMMODATIONS Frank L. Knight. 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. @(l(MW a 67E1efWmh8s`e3XY|t+$8f`~!Af6 Dy3 EELV Standard Interface Specification - Version 6.0 2. [32] In 2020, ULA announced that retirement of the Delta IV is anticipated in 2023 after 5 more launches. Semantic Scholar's Logo. The ESPAStar platform leverages the available mass margin from any EELV launch to provide an affordable path to space for payloads. 0000009026 00000 n 0000001979 00000 n endobj EELV secondary payload adapter (ESPA) static qualification tests Download PDF. 0000068253 00000 n The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable (fly-away) payloads. Under Solicitation Number FA8811-16-R-000X, released 14 March 2017, Air Force Space Command - Space and Missile Systems Center draft solicitation ws to implement the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) strategy to transition from the use of "non-allied" [aka Russian RD-180] engines and to implement affordable assured access to space via sustainable competition with commercial providers. 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. xref E6S2)212 "l+&Y4P%\%g|eTI (L 0_&l2E 9r9h xgIbifSb1+MxL0oE%YmhYh~S=zU&AYl/ $ZU m@O l^'lsk.+7o9V;?#I3eEKDd9i,UQ h6'~khu_ }9PIo= C#$n?z}[1 27 0 obj <> endobj xref [39], GPS-IIIA USA-289 was the first NSSL-type B5 Falcon 9 launch. SpaceX and ULA were the two vendors selected via the competition to supply launches to the US military in the 20222027 timeframe. The EELV program is a funded U.S. Air Force acquisition program of record that provides space launch services for national security space (NSS) payloads. << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] 0000005993 00000 n Abstract. 0000001712 00000 n 0000001182 00000 n ULA has a big factory down in Decatur, Alabama. 0000017080 00000 n 1a-,,3o WYLd ,/HHVYNE^IUAQM]OGK\H[W&?'#/+/P3KrxTDl\BJX|jbRdtLQn~qIN^AvZizaFfVCYumUcEkSe}KysM]&On;,Z2}sl +7^j[Xcm,?p._. x[n$ }hIY 7g8@/U}f9MHy^Z^~|^|TWmo<4c5UX|.Gqjs[6oc?y~x,D? hbbd```b`` d#XD Thats Defining Possible. Each of the bids included a variety of concepts. 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 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. The Medium & Medium-Plus vehicles use a single Common Booster Core (CBC), while the Heavy variant uses three CBCs. 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. APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification. endobj ULA stated it did not have any Atlas engines available to bid in order to submit a timely proposal. 0000005030 00000 n 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> 2762 0 obj <> endobj [46] On 12 August 2019, ULA submitted Vulcan Centaur for phase 2 of the USAF's launch services competition. <> 0000001202 00000 n The procedure and process for development, control, and maintenance is the same for ICDs and ISs. 4 0 obj 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). %PDF-1.3 As an example, an Atlas V 551 has a 5.4m payload fairing, 5 SRBs, and 1 RL-10.[35]. 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