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Vulcan Centaur Overview 17may2018

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

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
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MISSION SUCCESS…128 AND COUNTING!
Atlas V Delta IV

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DEVELOPING
A NEXT
GENERATION
ROCKET
VULCAN
CENTAUR

3
3
PRODUCT ROAD MAP

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


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VULCAN CENTAUR OVERVIEW

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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

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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

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

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

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

SLC-3

Launch Capability From Both Coasts


Supports Full Range of Orbits

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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.

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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

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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

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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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