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Air Force Issues Key Next-Generation Rocket System Procurement Documents

Pat Host

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

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Air Force Issues Key Next-Generation Rocket System Procurement Documents

The NROL-33 launch took place on an Atlas V launch vehicle. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force on Friday released a pair of key documents on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) related to its pursuit of a next-generation rocket propulsion system.The Air Force issued a draft request for proposals (RFP) for its Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) rocket propulsion system prototype, which it called Phase 2 of its acquisition strategy. The goal of Phase 2 is to have two or more domestic, commercially-viable launch providers that also meet national security space (NSS) requirements.This will provide…

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