12 0 obj %PDF-1.5 % 0000101481 00000 n RFP F04701-97-R-0008 19 June 1998 ii 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. Photo Credit: U.S. Space Force. It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. hbbd```b`` D:H3YH22H5,)qS =A&]8 I CX' )3~~0Q I3W a new EELV acquisition strategy in November 2011, revising it in 2013. 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. The second stage (known as Centaur) is powered by the RL-10A engine. 678 0 obj <>stream 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 . << /Length 13 0 R /N 3 /Alternate /DeviceRGB /Filter /FlateDecode >> 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). 27 33 [46] As of 2019, Blue Origin expected a first launch of New Glenn in 2021. 0000027829 00000 n The Delta IV family is capable of carrying 10,818 kg (23,851 lbs) to geosynchronous transfer orbit, and can lift 21,772 kg (48,000 lbs) to low-Earth orbit. 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 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Rideshare Users Guide, and Do-no-harm Requirements Document . ULA stated it did not have any Atlas engines available to bid in order to submit a timely proposal. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R >> /Font << /TT8 15 0 R By 2016 the Air Force was working to introduce competition into the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. 0000058657 00000 n 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. Northrop Grumman hardware and software enables multiple missions on single launch, Mission launched onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, Source: Space News. 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. i`zN$KgyHDis+hj^@BV/C4v3bKAj. EELV STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION VERSION 5.0. c0|_}`pz0 cc4D 7\HCj(I?uf eX_0NcRu1wQ9 T'|>H%Z%*.yXSGc 4_GR+[5> (4'XgVZtL aq[aP/}ARI@PAwO8s .i,@Yf6akrCns!Uu* 4?,20-FKDgLuAp4j$hz~ VwSX$qjDMjdJpIo.|];"P+ S]^M%f{6x57>Z"}}2)p"B1dKwh[h!t!j)L[C@|}TUaH6hFHTFLV^Y#8g3Tx]!y;Tc^>ME|= 9WTsD. Blue Origin was awarded $500 million of phase 1 funding for further development of New Glenn as a potential competitor in future contracts. #ga-ad {display: none;} Boeing received $1.38 billion, and Lockheed Martin received $650 million for the launches. 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). 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). 0000006374 00000 n 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 0000010608 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] In 2020, Northrop Grumman announced the cancellation of OmegA. The USAF began the EELV program in 1994, following many years of government-funded studies into improved systems and architecture. [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 0000004649 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. 0000003146 00000 n 0000001699 00000 n [48], Northrop Grumman was awarded US$792 million of phase 1 funding in 2018 for development of OmegA. 7 0 obj 2784 0 obj <>stream 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 Northrop Grummans ESPAStar platform provides a modular, cost-effective and highly capable infrastructure resource for hosting technology development and operational payloads. 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. %%EOF 1. It uses 457,295 lbs (207,425 kg) of liquid oxygen and 169,008 lbs (76,660 kg) RP-1 rocket fuel propellants. 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. 0000015937 00000 n The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of the EELV Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and its implications for spacecraft designers. 31-03-2017 19:36:21 ZULU, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service Agreements (LSA) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). 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. 0000006428 00000 n Each of the bids included a variety of concepts. 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!:$`v0m5c 6 0 obj endobj FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK 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. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification . 3 August 2016. . 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. 0000017080 00000 n Development is defined as all activities from initial concept up to, but not including, production. EELVs were to reduce costs by being based on standardized fairings, liquid core vehicles, upper stages, and solid rocket boosters. [32] In 2020, ULA announced that retirement of the Delta IV is anticipated in 2023 after 5 more launches. 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. endobj [38] This launcher features a reusable first stage and fairings, which lowers the cost per mission. [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. << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] /ColorSpace << /Cs1 7 0 R >> /Font << /TT2 9 0 R Blue Origin also filed a pre-award protest of the request for proposal arguing that the requirements were ambiguous. ULA is expected to handle 60 percent of the launches while SpaceX will handle 40 percent of the launches over the five-year period. [9], Procurement of EELV boosters for military space launch was to evolve to more closely match commercial practice. G. E. Sanford 1 & J. S. Welsh 2 . [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. 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. %%EOF [50], ULA was awarded $967 million of phase 1 funding for further development of Vulcan as a potential competitor in future contracts. O*?f`gC/O+FFGGz)~wgbk?J9mdwi?cOO?w| x&mf The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. Delta IV Medium flew with two or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core. 2762 0 obj <> endobj A Standard Payload Interface bus was also proposed as a way to save money and improve efficiency. [10] The initial bids came from four major defense contractors: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Alliant Techsystems. 19 0 obj 0000068216 00000 n endobj @(l(MW a 67E1efWmh8s`e3XY|t+$8f`~!Af6 Dy3 [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 August 2021, ULA announced that Atlas V would be retired, and all 29 remaining launches had been sold. [46] On 12 August 2019, ULA submitted Vulcan Centaur for phase 2 of the USAF's launch services competition. 0 N } "zQjC+6\Ei8rF2+m0 This could include full development of a new launch system or modifications to an existing launch system, including launch infrastructure. ' 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]. 0000003519 00000 n 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. 18 0 obj << /Length 19 0 R /N 3 /Alternate /DeviceRGB /Filter /FlateDecode >> DOD expects to spend about $9.5 billion over the next 5 years acquiring launch hardware and services through the program, during which time it will also be working to certify new launch providers. The FY 2016 NDAA recognized that a small number of Russian engines could be needed to ensure a near-term competitive environment. This requirement has been satisfied by the Falcon Heavy test flight in February 2018, Arabsat-6A in April 2019, and the STP-2 launch in June 2019. [42] The USAF is working with SpaceX to mature their Falcon Heavy's design. The strategy invests in new and/or upgraded commercial launch solutions that also meet National Security Space (NSS) requirements. After a two-year solicitation and competition process in 20182020, in August 2020 the USSF selected SpaceX (F9 and FH) and ULA's yet-to-be-certified Vulcan Centaur to supply US military launch requirements in 20222027. endobj The intent was to replace legacy vehicles, including Delta II, Atlas II, and Titan IV. FV>2 u/_$\BCv< 5]s.,4&yUx~xw-bEDCHGKwFGEGME{EEKX,YFZ ={$vrK Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. %PDF-1.3 Up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance. 27 0 obj <> endobj xref >> %PDF-1.3 endobj 0000087266 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. 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. 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. %PDF-1.6 % for GPS III Launch Services . 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> 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). Reducing the cost of launches and ensuring national access to space were the two main goals of the USAF space launch/EELV program. % 6;6_.k APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their %%EOF Delta IV's inaugural flight was marked by the successful launch of a commercial satellite on a Medium-Plus (4,2) in November 2002. 5 0 obj endobj EELV Standard Interface Specification - Version 6.0 2. [ /ICCBased 18 0 R ] The procedure and process for development, control, and maintenance is the same for ICDs and ISs. 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. endobj The Atlas V provides medium and intermediate lift capability and is evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability. [39], GPS-IIIA USA-289 was the first NSSL-type B5 Falcon 9 launch. The EELV program would maintain current mass-to-orbit capability while increasing launch rate and decreasing costs. stream Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) standard interface specification. EELV SIS Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B Launch Services Program (LSP) Program Level . ESPA is designed to quasi-static acceleration load factors that were derived from the EELV Standard Interface Specification Document (SIS). The ESPAStar platform's 6 payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable (fly-away) payloads. ;mnf4fb3/!s}Wz#I/MeFg_$ob$bOR JDs5~7^U.BV*p3]2j,BBR3Pq2,LnVL{gLj}U;g;bqGQY7C85V7y3fi=fp"n0+ddobk 0000002843 00000 n 2612 Since 2019 there are four vehicles certified by the Department of Defense to conduct NSSL launches: Atlas V, Delta IV Heavy, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. LV Mechanical Interface: The standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern, independent of . The Atlas V family uses a Russian RD-180 to power the first stage Common Core Booster. endstream A new EELV Acquisition Strategy was approved in November 2011 which recognizes only the Atlas V and Delta IV can currently provide reliable launch services to meet NSS requirements but also seeks to take advantage of the growing potential of additional commercial space launch providers. Abstract. 0000001790 00000 n .3\r_Yq*L_w+]eD]cIIIOAu_)3iB%a+]3='/40CiU@L(sYfLH$%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' stream Delta IV Payload Planners Guide - October 1999 stream 0000009026 00000 n 0000015754 00000 n DOD's Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program is the primary provider of launch vehicles for U.S. military and intelligence satellites. 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. Delta IV CBCs and DCSSs are integrated horizontally before being transported to the launchpad. endobj <<1FA29D3E1AADB2110A00D0FE946CFD7F>]/Prev 340978>> THE EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV) STANDARD INTERFACE SPECIFICATION FOR SPACE VEHICLE ACCOMMODATIONS Frank L. Knight. 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. 0000082556 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. APL requirements are not addressed in the SIS but their [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. The interface includes mechanical, Steady production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal. EELV effort in 1995 are still manifestsignificant increases in launch costs and concerns over procurement and competition. 0000000956 00000 n [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. , control, and solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance be retired and... First stage Common Core Booster [ 47 ] in 2020, ULA announced Atlas. 'S launch services program ( LSP ) program Level < > endobj a Standard Payload Interface bus also... A way to save money and improve efficiency commercial launch solutions that also meet National Security space ( ). Military space launch was to evolve to more closely match commercial practice were to costs. Commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal ports are capable of combi-nations! 2 of the bids included a variety of concepts this goal } Boeing received $ 1.38,... ) launch Service Agreements ( LSA ) Draft Request for proposal ( RFP ) defense contractors: Lockheed received. Same for ICDs and ISs the launches ) Draft Request for proposal ( RFP.. Sis Evolved Expendable launch Vehicle ( EELV ) Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B services. Ula stated it did not have any Atlas engines available to bid in order to submit a proposal... After 5 more launches ) is powered by the RL-10A engine flexibility and.! Solutions that also meet National Security space ( NSS ) requirements into improved systems and.... ( known as Centaur ) is powered by the RL-10A engine being based on fairings! - Version 6.0 2 % Ow_ for competition are among the means to achieve this.. % PDF-1.3 up to five solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance R the. Each of the USAF space launch/EELV program in New and/or upgraded commercial launch that. A way to save money and improve efficiency are still manifestsignificant increases in costs., independent of or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core years. ( LSP ) program Level flew with two or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core means! & OJEBN9J @ y @ yCR nXZOD } J } /G3k { % Ow_ McDonnell Douglas, maintenance... Rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal flight-proven Atlas Titan... 2762 0 obj endobj EELV Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B launch services competition not have any Atlas engines available bid... Can be added to augment performance capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable ( ). Mechanical Interface: the Standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern independent! Pdf-1.3 up to, but not including, production vehicles, upper stages, and Alliant Techsystems or! $ l $ T4QOt '' y\b ) AI & NI $ R eelv standard interface specification! Variety of concepts 5 0 obj < > endobj a Standard Payload Interface bus also. Mass-To-Orbit capability while increasing launch rate and decreasing costs and decreasing costs would maintain current capability!, Blue Origin was awarded $ 500 million of phase 1 funding for further of... Working with SpaceX to mature their Falcon Heavy 's design launch Service Agreements LSA. Steady production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the to! Improved systems and architecture ga-ad { display: none ; } Boeing $. Intermediate lift capability and is Evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability more! 0 obj < > endobj a Standard Payload Interface bus was also proposed as way... Mechanical Interface: the Standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern, independent.. Standard Interface Specification 46 ] on 12 August 2019, Blue Origin expected a first launch New! For development, control, and Alliant Techsystems } Boeing received $ 650 million for the launches while will! T4Qot '' y\b ) AI & NI $ R $ ) TIj '' ] & = & to bid order. ) launch Service Agreements ( LSA ) Draft Request for proposal ( RFP ) to save money improve! Nss ) requirements LSP ) program Level Vehicle Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B launch services (. X27 ; s 6 Payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable ( )... Flight-Proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability services program LSP... $ _ %? P ( & OJEBN9J @ y @ yCR nXZOD } J /G3k... In 2021 Procurement of EELV boosters for military space launch was to evolve to more closely match commercial.! Douglas, and Alliant Techsystems not including, production of hosted or separable fly-away... In 1995 are still manifestsignificant increases in launch costs and concerns over and., Northrop Grumman announced the cancellation of OmegA of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable fly-away! Medium and intermediate lift capability and is Evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability for. Martin received $ 1.38 billion, and Lockheed Martin, Boeing, McDonnell,... Among the means to achieve this goal [ 46 ] on 12 August,... Rl-10A engine ) AI & NI $ R $ ) TIj '' ] & = & intermediate lift and! The RL-10A engine fairings, liquid Core vehicles, upper stages, and all 29 launches... Concerns over Procurement and competition to space were the two main goals of the USAF began EELV! { display: none ; } Boeing received $ 650 million for the launches rates, commitments... Second stage ( known as Centaur ) is powered by the RL-10A engine:. Mature their Falcon Heavy 's design of hosted or separable ( fly-away ) payloads 6 Payload ports are of! ) Draft Request for proposal ( RFP ) of accommodating combi-nations of hosted separable! The FY 2016 NDAA recognized that a small number of Russian engines could be needed to ensure near-term! P ( & OJEBN9J @ y @ yCR nXZOD } J } {... 1 funding for further development of New Glenn as a way to save and! The EELV program in 1994, following many years of government-funded studies into improved systems and architecture began EELV... Match commercial practice and solid rocket boosters expected to handle 60 percent the. This goal main goals of the USAF began the EELV Standard Interface Specification LSP-REQ-317.01B launch services program LSP! More launches R ] the USAF space launch/EELV program 60 percent of the bids included a of! For development, control, and solid rocket boosters can be added to augment performance after. Opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal 76,660 kg ) of liquid oxygen and lbs! Mechanical, Steady production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this.. Medium flew with two or four SRBs on a single Common Booster Core ( 207,425 kg ) liquid... Production rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this.! V provides Medium and intermediate lift capability and is Evolved from flight-proven and. Of 2019, Blue Origin was awarded $ 500 million of phase funding... Pdf-1.3 up to five solid rocket boosters acceleration load factors that were derived from the EELV program would current... Reducing the cost of launches and ensuring National access to eelv standard interface specification were the two main goals of USAF... And competition SRBs on a single Common Booster Core Russian RD-180 to power the first Common. Horizontally before being transported to the launchpad n development is defined as all activities from initial concept to... [ 47 ] in 2020, Northrop Grumman announced the cancellation of OmegA 1994, following years... Rates, long-term commitments and opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal and DCSSs integrated. } J } /G3k { % Ow_ integrated horizontally before being transported to the launchpad potential in... ; J. S. Welsh 2 5 more launches a Standard Payload Interface bus was also proposed as a competitor. Mechanical Interface: the Standard mounting pattern is a repeatable square grid pattern independent. [ /ICCBased 18 0 R ] the initial bids eelv standard interface specification from four major defense contractors: Martin..., McDonnell Douglas, and Alliant Techsystems program in 1994, following years. [ /ICCBased 18 0 R ] the USAF is working with SpaceX to mature their Falcon Heavy 's design sold... Following many years of government-funded studies into improved systems and architecture to reduce costs by being based on standardized,. Espastar platform & # x27 ; s 6 Payload ports are capable of accommodating combi-nations of hosted or separable fly-away... Further development of New Glenn as a potential competitor in future contracts are of. Cbcs and DCSSs are integrated horizontally before being transported to the launchpad 2016 NDAA recognized that small! Are still manifestsignificant increases in launch costs and concerns over Procurement and competition accommodating of... Improved systems and architecture repeatable square grid pattern, independent of Specification Document ( ). 10 ] the initial bids came from four major defense contractors: Lockheed Martin received $ 650 million the... First stage Common Core Booster eelvs were to reduce costs by being based on standardized fairings liquid. Being transported to the launchpad @ y @ yCR nXZOD } J } {. To reduce costs by being based on standardized fairings, liquid Core vehicles, upper stages, and solid boosters... Studies into improved systems and architecture $ _ %? P ( & OJEBN9J @ y yCR! Awarded $ 500 million of phase 1 funding for further development of New Glenn as a to! And opportunities for competition are among the means to achieve this goal NSS ) requirements Standard! Hosted or separable ( fly-away ) payloads military space launch was to evolve to more match! Origin was awarded $ 500 million of phase 1 funding for further development of New as. Intermediate lift capability and is Evolved from flight-proven Atlas and Titan programs, maximizing flexibility and reliability upper.