ULA stated it did not have any Atlas engines available to bid in order to submit a timely proposal. 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. The first Heavy vehicle (demo) was launched in December 2004. 0000001979 00000 n Each of the bids included a variety of concepts. Delta IV Medium flew with two or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core. endstream endobj startxref [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. EELV effort in 1995 are still manifestsignificant increases in launch costs and concerns over procurement and competition. %PDF-1.7 % Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Phase 1A Competitive Acquisition . 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. 0000017080 00000 n [11], In October 1998 two initial launch services contracts (known as Buy 1) were awarded. %PDF-1.6 % ]p2c*lR-fHqmh"? WQ(_l+OKP($p Aa-7!@2y #%)#(F'00B[;y7/0F"4N( $&`,8aK/>z0?{3 The strategy invests in new and/or upgraded commercial launch solutions that also meet National Security Space (NSS) requirements. 0000058657 00000 n 1320 0000068216 00000 n 19 0 obj Shelby was a loyal supporter of ULA, and attempted to shoehorn in money to buy the RD-180 engines from Russia, against the wishes of Senator McCain and the rest of the Armed Services Committee. The goal was the creation of a cost-efficient and reliable family (or families) of "right size" spacelifters based on standardized fairings, liquid core vehicles, upper stages, and solid rockets. These launch vehicles provide critical spacelift capability to support Department of Defense and other National Security missions (together known as National Security Space (NSS) missions). /*@N]\BN\#`"H`~ez18G&,\0Npd}o$euJ qf3y,.$v=mFWU>f(, 0000001361 00000 n Either a 4m or 5m fairing encapsulates the payload. /TT4 11 0 R >> >> 0000068253 00000 n 0000016479 00000 n Boeing initially proposed using the RS-25 Space Shuttle main engine. trailer <<8D9465B782A042F99BA9A4986B1592D1>]/Prev 881083>> startxref 0 %%EOF 59 0 obj <>stream - 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. 2023 Northrop Grumman. [16] Each company has a 50% stake in ULA. Blue Origin was awarded $500 million of phase 1 funding for further development of New Glenn as a potential competitor in future contracts. The US Space Force (USSF) plans 3034 launches during these five fiscal years. The ESPAStar platform leverages the available mass margin from any EELV launch to provide an affordable path to space for payloads. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program (LSP) Program Level . The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification. 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 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. [3][4], On 1 March 2019, the program name was changed from EELV to National Security Space Launch (NSSL) to better reflect the growing commercial launch market and the changing nature of launch contracts, including the potential for reusable launch vehicles. By 2016 the Air Force was working to introduce competition into the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. Blue Origin also filed a pre-award protest of the request for proposal arguing that the requirements were ambiguous. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> ' 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 approach taken in the development of. [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. 0000000956 00000 n 637 0 obj <> endobj 6;6_.k 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. Northrop Grumman hardware and software enables multiple missions on single launch, Mission launched onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, Source: Space News. endobj [48], Northrop Grumman was awarded US$792 million of phase 1 funding in 2018 for development of OmegA. Photo Credit: U.S. Space Force. 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. [36] As of 10November2022[update], 19 launches remain. Semantic Scholar's Logo. %%EOF The interface includes mechanical, 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). @(l(MW a 67E1efWmh8s`e3XY|t+$8f`~!Af6 Dy3 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. << /Length 22 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Standard payload interfaces were touted as another way to save money and improve efficiency, though success in that area remained to be seen. 0000002686 00000 n THE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION FOR SPACE VEHICLE ACCOMMODATIONS Frank L. Knight. 1. 0000006374 00000 n [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. 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. 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. 0000087266 00000 n 6 0 obj 0000004106 00000 n Boeing received $1.38 billion, and Lockheed Martin received $650 million for the launches. 0000004093 00000 n 0 endobj [17], Prior to 2012, the USAF was advancing another program, the Reusable Booster System and other follow-on technologies, and up to early 2012 issued contract awards for various aspects of it,[18] before the program was cancelled in October 2012. 0000006557 00000 n The ESPAStar platform leverages the available mass margin from any EELV launch to provide an affordable path to space for payloads. [39], GPS-IIIA USA-289 was the first NSSL-type B5 Falcon 9 launch. i`zN$KgyHDis+hj^@BV/C4v3bKAj. Making space accessible. 1. APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their 0000004305 00000 n [ /ICCBased 18 0 R ] [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. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Rideshare User's Guide . [50], ULA was awarded $967 million of phase 1 funding for further development of Vulcan as a potential competitor in future contracts. << /Type /Page /Parent 3 0 R /Resources 6 0 R /Contents 4 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Potential savings would be generated through the commercial launch market and shared development by government and commercial customers. EELVs were to reduce costs by being based on standardized fairings, liquid core vehicles, upper stages, and solid rocket boosters. %PDF-1.6 % 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 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. EELV STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION VERSION 5.0. 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. 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 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). 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. 2612 The EELV program was initiated in 1994 and planned to be a "rolling-downselect" of launch vehicle providers from four to one. Compliance with Standard Interface Specification (SIS) - Defines the standard interface between the payload and the launch system. 0000006880 00000 n endobj 13 0 obj 0 - A final check of specifications will be conducted prior to launch. 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. % hb```,l? [13] Boeing and Lockheed Martin were each awarded US$500 million for the final phase of the bid. /TT2 9 0 R /TT6 13 0 R /TT10 17 0 R /TT4 11 0 R >> >> endobj hs2z\nLA"Sdr%,lt endobj << /Length 16 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> 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. SpaceX and ULA were the two vendors selected via the competition to supply launches to the US military in the 20222027 timeframe. El Segundo, California 90245-2808 : DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. 2762 0 obj <> endobj wc/CR6@Vf|N`ObN#C8\'08#9MVk-v^.O@G}&(U! AGR-aH2\p|)+h 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. 6 0 obj As of 2019, these launch vehicles were the primary methods for launching U.S. military satellites, along with the Falcon 9 developed by SpaceX. The USAF began the EELV program in 1994, following many years of government-funded studies into improved systems and architecture. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Interface Specifications (ISs) are specific types of ICDs that only need approval from one government office or agency. 0000004200 00000 n The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Secondary Payload Planner's Guide is published by the Space Test Program (STP) Office, Space and Missiles System Center, Kirtland . NASA Mission Specific ESPA SIS 4 LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program Program Level Dispenser and CubeSat 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. The payload interface at each port has been standardized, allowing for hosted and separable payload interchangeability, late payload integration and manifest changes. Of those 106 launches, 57 have been EELV National Security Space launches in support of the Navy, National Reconnaissance Office and the SpaceForce. endobj ULA also asserted that the Phase 1A launch is basically a lowest price, technically acceptable competition, unsuitable for launch contracts" [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 It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. 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. This could include full development of a new launch system or modifications to an existing launch system, including launch infrastructure. Abstract. CX' )3~~0Q I3W 0000003146 00000 n RFP F04701-97-R-0008 19 June 1998 ii 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 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. %%EOF 7 0 obj [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. endobj endstream [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]. Senator Richard Shelby is from Alabama. 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 . 0 The Northrop Grumman name and logos are registered trademarks of Northrop Grumman. -2- [35], A three-digit (XYZ) naming convention is used for the Atlas V configuration identification. 2 0 obj The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of the EELV Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and its implications for spacecraft designers. 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 . ESPA (Secondary Payload Adapter) on EELV (Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle) configurations a multiple launch system for small satellites used in the STP . [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 As of September 2019, it has two manifested classified national security flights for the USAF in 2021.[43][44][45]. 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 . The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable (fly-away) payloads. 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. [5] Delta IV Medium was retired in August 2019. Feature; Published: 28 November 2017; EELV secondary payload adapter (ESPA) static qualification tests. As the Air Force's spacelift modernization program, EELV was designed to increase reliability and reduce launch costs by at least 25 percent over heritage Atlas, Delta and Titan space launch systems. mimics the EELV 157.5 cm (62.01 in) Standard Interface Plane. 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. Attachment 6 Evaluation Criteria. The FY 2016 NDAA recognized that a small number of Russian engines could be needed to ensure a near-term competitive environment. 0000461158 00000 n Development is defined as all activities from initial concept up to, but not including, production. 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. 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 . The second stage (known as Centaur) is powered by the RL-10A engine. As an example, an Atlas V 551 has a 5.4m payload fairing, 5 SRBs, and 1 RL-10.[35]. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf stream 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. 0000070080 00000 n APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their The Atlas V provides medium and intermediate lift capability and is evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability. 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 . [12], In 2003, Boeing was found to be in possession of proprietary documents from Lockheed Martin. 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