Next Generation Launch System Investment
Abstract
The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program is a space launch system that satisfies the government's National Launch Forecast (NLF) requirements to place National Security Space (NSS) space vehicles on orbit. EELV is a launch service, not a weapon system, which is primarily funded with production funds. This program, started in FY2015, funds research and development activities and related studies support to invest in new and/or upgraded launch systems to meet NSS launch needs leveraging two or more domestic commercial providers. The Air Force will invest in public-private partnerships for the development of new and/or upgraded domestic launch systems with launch providers. The end goal is two or more domestic, commercial launch providers that also meet all national security launch needs. In addition, the Air Force is continuing a technical maturation program to address the highest risks for rocket propulsion system (RPS) development. Development of the associated RPSs will continue under the Launch Service Agreement public-private partnerships. In 2017 launch service agreement was a new start. This program element is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration, because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full-rate production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 650006_1206853F_5_3600_PB_2018
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