Rocket System Launch Program (RSLP)
Abstract
Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) provides responsive space and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) launch vehicle support to DoD and other government agencies using commercial launch systems and excess ballistic missile assets. The RSLP mission was established by the Secretary of Defense in 1972. It provides mission planning, payload integration, vehicle acquisition, processing, and launch operations, booster storage and disposition, aging surveillance, maintenance and logistics support for selected DoD responsive space and RDT&E launches. Costs directly attributable to a specific launch or program (e.g. reliability of flight testing, maintenance of launch vehicle processing infrastructure) are paid by the user (Air Force, Navy, Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), etc.). RSLP maintains exclusive control of deactivated Minuteman and Peacekeeper assets used in testing to include refurbishment, transportation and handling, storage, and launch services. RSLP also funds general research and development efforts for launch to enhance the reliability of the Minotaur fleet vehicles (e.g., Minotaur IV third stage gas generator diffuser modification). This program is in Budget Activity 06 - RDT&E Management Support, since RSLP provides research and development effort and/or operations support for general research and development use.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 661023_0605860F_6_3600_PB_2013
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- Root: Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP)
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