Rivera, Ana

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Space Congress® Proceedings 2019 (46th) Light the Fire Jun 5th, 2:30 PM Venture Class Launch Services Ana Rivera KSC Launch Services Program Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/space-congress-proceedings Scholarly Commons Citation Rivera, Ana, "Venture Class Launch Services" (2019). The Space Congress® Proceedings. 43. https://commons.erau.edu/space-congress-proceedings/proceedings-2019-46th/presentations/43 This Event is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Space Congress® Proceedings by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact commons@erau.edu. Space Congress June 2019Ana RiveraVenture Class Videohttps://youtu.be/2eZyUuYvBUo23Launch Service Program (LSP)LSP Goals:Goal 1: Maximize Mission SuccessGoal 2: Assure Long-Term Launch ServicesGoal 3: Promote Evolution of a US Commercial Space Launch Market Goal 4: Continually Enhance LSP’s Core CapabilitiesLSP VisionScience and discovery through unlimited access to the universeLSP MissionUniting customers, capabilities, and culture to explore space through unparalleled launch servicesCustomer Focus“Customer feedback drove strategy to demonstrate contracting flexibility”Risk ToleranceComplexity of RequirementVCLSClass A-CNLS-II ContractHuman SpaceflightClass D One-OffContract45Initial Requirements - VCLSMinimum 60kg to LEO (425km), orbit inclination of providers choosing (within 33 – 98 degrees), original launch date no later than April 15th, 2018Firm-Fixed Price contract of a demonstration flight:Rocket Lab USA (June 2017)Virgin Orbit (Q4 2017 – Q1 2018)Firefly (March 2018)Milestone-based payment structure; limited NASA insight through milestone reviewsBenefit of VCLSEnable Flexible Influence Affordable6VCLS GoalsLSP assessments are focused on protecting NASA’s investment and not traditional assurance (i.e. launch vehicle certification is not required as part of VCLS)Provides limited insight while enablingLSP influence on new emerging providersDetermine the risk (schedule, cost, technical) in selecting new vehicles before they have proven their capability with a first flight prior to launch vehicle selections for future NASA primary missions8VCLS Approach• FAA Licensed• Less Insight• Lower CostMore Commercial Terms• High Risk Tolerant CubeSat Missions• Very Limited Vehicle Engineering ExpertiseHigher Risk Tolerance• Develop Next Generation and Organizational Flexibility• Launch Vehicle Visibility Via Milestone Review ProcessInnovative Management Approach• Build Relationships with Emerging Providers • Learn from Each OtherInfluence VCLS Mission – ELaNa-19 Status9Getting to Launch Site10Final Vehicle Integration11Launch12Future13Potential solution for primary NASA missions1 to 2 years from award to launchAs reliability increases, competition among small class will increase

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