Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle
Abstract
The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program is a space launch system that satisfies the government's National Launch Forecast (NLF) requirements. EELV is a launch service, not a weapon system, primarily funded with procurement funds. EELV is responsible for launching government manifested payloads. EELV supports military, intelligence, and international partnership mission requirements. The program also supports development and qualification of new entrants for launching government manifested payloads. The program has research and developmental items including: new entrant certification and studies; fleet standardization of the RS-68 main engine upgrade; current RL10 and common upper stage development; integration of space vehicles for research and development purposes; Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I) to ensure sustainability (includes, but is not limited to, secondary payload adaptor standard service, Global Positioning System (GPS) Metric Tracking capability, space launch flight termination system (SLFTS), dual launch capability, future flight safety strategy, development of replacement components, flight and ground instrumentation), special studies (to include but not limited to upper stage manufacturability, alternative manufacturing process, and affordable upper stage engine studies, and other related support activities. As of 26 March 2012, the EELV program was formally designated as a Major Defense Acquisition (MDAP) not in the sustainment phase. In addition, the EELV program was designated as an Acquisition Category ID (ACAT ID) program. This program element is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration, because it supports development and demonstration of the EELV concept leading to deployment of a lower cost expendable launch vehicle system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 650004_0604853F_5_3600_PB_2014
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