Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles for Operationally Responsive Space
Thomas M Steele
Synopsis "Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles for Operationally Responsive Space"
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate if the existing family of Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles are capable of satisfying ORS responsiveness requirements. The paper will demonstrate that with properly targeted investments, and Concept of Operations (CONOP) changes, EELVs can meet most anticipated space launch responsiveness requirements. Additionally, this paper will identify the launch responsiveness requirements EELVs are incapable of satisfying and it will evaluate launch vehicle alternatives to address those specific shortfalls. Finally, this paper will examine spacelift systems in responsiveness terms as applied to general ORS concepts. The paper will not attempt to match specific ORS payloads or satellites to a particular launch vehicle or launch system.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
