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    Vulcan Centaur Overview 17may2018

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    The document provides an overview of the Vulcan Centaur rocket system, including its performance capabilities, development history, facilities, and strategic partnerships. It aims to leverage proven infrastructure from Atlas and Delta rockets to provide an innovative and cost-efficient next generation launch system.

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    Vulcan Centaur Overview 17may2018

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    Milton Zhang
    The document provides an overview of the Vulcan Centaur rocket system, including its performance capabilities, development history, facilities, and strategic partnerships. It aims to leverage proven infrastructure from Atlas and Delta rockets to provide an innovative and cost-efficient next generation launch system.

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    VULCAN

    CENTAUR
    SYSTEM
    BRIEFING

    05.25.2018
    1
    MISSION SUCCESS…128 AND COUNTING!
    Atlas V Delta IV

    2
    DEVELOPING
    A NEXT
    GENERATION
    ROCKET
    VULCAN
    CENTAUR

    3
    3
    PRODUCT ROAD MAP

    BE-4/AR1 Replaces the RD-180, Retires Delta-Heavy


    4
    VULCAN CENTAUR OVERVIEW

    5
    MASSIVE
    CAPITAL
    IMPROVEMENTS
    COMPLETE
    UP TO 20
    VULCAN Universal Weld System (UWS)
    CENTAUR
    VEHICLES
    PER YEAR

    6
    Circumferential Friction Stir Welding (CFSW)
    LEVERAGING
    EXISTING
    INFRASTRUCTURE
    MEETING
    CUSTOMER
    REQUIREMENTS

    SLC-41, CCAFS – East Coast

    7
    SLC-3, VAFB – West Coast
    Credit: Orbital ATK

    STRATEGIC
    PARTNERS
    FOCUS
    MORE CAPABLE
    AND COST
    EFFICIENT GEM 63 Structural Test Article Case Wind
    Credit: RUAG
    HARDWARE

    8
    First Made-In-America Out of Autoclave Composite Payload Fairing
    1.6 MILLION
    SQUARE FEET
    LARGEST
    ROCKET
    FACTORY IN
    NORTH
    AMERICA

    9
    18
    PAD
    MODIFICATIONS
    ALREADY Vulcan
    Atlas V
    UNDERWAY
    SUPPORTING
    FIRST Retrofitted Launch Facilities
    VULCAN
    CENTAUR
    FLIGHT
    IN 2020

    10
    Vertical Payload Integration; Both Coasts, All Vehicles
    LAUNCH SITE OVERVIEW

    SLC-3

    Launch Capability From Both Coasts


    Supports Full Range of Orbits

    11
    SLC-41
    VULCAN CENTAUR PERFORMANCE
    Vehicle
    Vulcan Centaur Vulcan Centaur Vulcan Centaur
    (2-solid) (6-solid) Heavy (2023)
    Orbit *

    LEO ER 17800 kg 27400 kg 34900 kg


    28.7° (Ref.) 200 km circular [39200 lb] [60300 lb] [76900 lb]

    LEO ER 15300 kg 24200 kg 31400 kg


    51.6° (ISS) 407 km circular [33800 lb] [53400 lb] [69300 lb]

    LEO WR 14300 kg 22300 kg 27900 kg


    90° (Polar) 200 km circular [31500 lb] [49200 lb] [61500 lb]

    GTO 7400 kg 13300 kg 16300 kg


    1800 m/s
    35,786 km x 185 km @ 27.0 deg
    [16400 lb] [29300 lb] [35900 lb]

    GEO 2050 kg 6000 kg 7200 kg


    35,786 km circular @ 0 deg [4500 lb] [13200 lb] [15900 lb]

    *Performance values should be considered for reference and are subject to change.

    12
    AV-001 Launch Carrying
    Eutelsat Hot Bird 6 Spacecraft
    ILC Aug 21, 2002

    DEVELOPMENT
    HISTORY

    • Atlas II, IIA, IIAS, IIIA, IIIB and V


    all 100% successful
    • First Atlas V (AV-001) Launched:
    – First second of the launch
    window
    – First launch attempt
    – Within three months of an ILC
    set nearly 3 ½ years prior
    • AV-001 flight performance
    exceeded contracted
    performance by 88 m/s ΔVGTO

    13
    CONFIDENCE IN
    VULCAN CENTAUR
    DEVELOPMENT
    Atlas and Delta experience mixed with
    new innovations to produce a modern,
    competitive launch system

    Vulcan Centaur Builds Upon Atlas and


    Delta to continue strong record of Mission
    Success
    • Mature system engineering processes
    • Established manufacturing processes
    and Quality system
    • Proven production capabilities and
    facilities
    • Responsive launch capabilities and
    infrastructure

    14
    SUMMARY

    The World’s Best Value for Launch Services

    ULA and Strategic Partners Combining Strengths

    • Innovation Delivers Affordable Space Access

    • Reliable Launch of Critical Customer Payloads

    Leverage Our Atlas and Delta Experience

    • Increase System Performance

    • Maintain Unparalleled Mission Success Record

    Vulcan Centaur is the Future of Affordable, Reliable Space Flight

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