Vector-R. Payload User s Guide

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1 Vector-R Payload User s Guide VSS V2.0 Vector-R This Document Contains No ITAR Restricted Information and is Cleared for General Public Distribution. 1

2 Vector wants to do for spaceflight what Apple CEO Steve Jobs did for so many other industries Revolutionize it. - Business Insider T A B L E O F CONTENTS 01 Vector-R Specifications Vehicle Family / Vehicle Overview / Layouts Capabilities / Performance 02 Vector-R Operations Concept of Operations / Mission Operations Payload Integration / Launch Environments 03 Services & Pricing Standard vs. Optional Launch Services Pricing Information / Customer Contact VECTOR-R VECTOR-R PAYLOAD PAYLOAD USER S GUIDE USER S GUIDE 022

3 01 Vector-R Specifications V E C T O R - R P AY L O A D U S E R S G U I D E 3

4 01 Vector-R Specifications Vector Launch Vehicle Family VECTOR IS DEVELOPING A FAMILY of small launch vehicles consisting of the Vector-R (Rapid) ( V-R ) and the Vector-H (Heavy) ( V-H ). The Vector-R is designed for rapid and frequent launch of payloads weighing up to 65 kg made available for commercial flights in Our production and range infrastructure has been designed to support a launch cadence of more than 100 flights per year. The Vector-H is a larger vehicle based on the Vector-R design that can deploy 160 kg class satellites into LEO and launch small deep space missions. The Vector-H will be available in 2019 for commercial flights at launch cadences for a combined launch of the Vector-R and Vector-H of more than 100 flights per year. Our concept of operations (CONOPS) is based on the use of a transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) that provides extensive flexibility and enables activities at multiple ranges with minimal infrastructure. Our baseline available launch sites are listed below along with the additional sites that are likely to be available for future launches. Vector-R is the Smallest Satellite Launch Vehicle Launch Sites Baseline Launch Sites Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA Future Sites In Development Spaceport Florida, Launch Complex 46 Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA) Kodiak Island, AK Harris Corporation Launch Complex SLC 8 Vandenberg, CA Space Port Camden Camden County, GA Barge Launch Various 13M // 45 FT. Figure 1. Vector-H is slightly larger than the Vector-R, the smallest commercial satellite launch vehicle in the world with the highest launch rate by design. 1.8M // 6 FT. SATURN V NEW GLEN - 2 STAGE FALCON HEAVY ATLAS V ARIANE 5 SOYUZ ANTARES VECTOR-H VECTOR-R 4

5 01 Vector-R Specifications THE VECTOR LAUNCH VEHICLE FAMILY derives historically from the Garvey Spacecraft nanosat launch vehicle (NLV) concept that has been under development for a number of years. These vehicles feature an all - carbon fiber structure along with pressurized liquid propulsion feed systems operated by patent -pending pressurization systems using safe low -pressure systems. The Vector-R is a larger version of the NLV using three first stage engines and a larger second stage for more orbital insertion capability. The Vector -H (not covered in this guide at this time) is a stretched version of the Vector-R and uses a six engine first stage with longer tanks and a full diameter second stage. Both vehicles share common avionics and engines. Payload integration is baselined to take place separately from the rocket with options available for traditional on -site integration. Vector-R Vehicle Overview UNTIL NOW, NANO AND MICRO SATELLITES have relied on secondary launches aboard larger launch vehicles, leaving the choice of destination and launch schedule to others. Vector is dedicated to servicing micro satellites and will provide frequent and reliable space access allowing you to go where you want when you want. The Vector -R launches ~65 kg to Low Earth orbit with a small, two- stage rocket. We launch into polar and Sun Synchronous orbits from the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA) or Harris Corporation Launch Complex SLC 8 Vandenberg, CA and mid -inclination orbits from Mid -Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, Virginia with multiple additional ranges now under consideration. Payload Fairing S2 Fuel Tank S2 LOX Tank S2 Engine Interstage S1 LOX Tank S1 Fuel Tank S1 Engine Figure 6. Vector-R Erected on its TEL Figure 2. VECTOR -R LAYOUT: The Vector- R is approximately 43 feet in total length and utilizes a conventional two -stage layout. 5

6 01 Vector-R Specifications THE VECTOR -R IS DESIGNED FOR FLIGHT RATES OF MORE THAN 100 FLIGHTS PER YEAR AT FULL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY. Vector-R Capabilities THE VECTOR -R OPERATES from a mobile launch platform. allowing for minimal setup time, and range resources operating from both our standard ranges and alternative / non traditional emerging spaceports. The Vector -R is designed for flight rates of more than 100 flights per year at full operational capability. Service Value Payload 61 kg (134 lbm) to 250 km / 135 nmi circular 38 degrees inclination Low Earth Orbit (LEO) from MARS (Wallops) 26 kg (57 lbm) to 450 km (243) nmi Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) from PSCA (Kodiak) 65 kg and above available to lower inclinations / equatorial sites (future capability) Payloads can launch without fully enclosed deployers Standard Payload Dynamic Volume (see Figure 8): ~ 590 mm / 20 inch cone base diameter ~ 400 mm / 14 inch cone top diameter at ~ 500 mm / 20 inch height from base ~760 mm / 30 inch overall payload fairing envelope length Launch Altitudes & Inclinations Up to 1000 km and greater depending upon payload and inclination West Coast US PSCA (Kodiak): 60 to 102 degrees inclination East Coast US MARS (Wallops): 38 to 60 degrees inclination Note: Contact Vector for additional capabilities Payload Delivery & Integration Early missions will feature on site payload integration. Later missions will have the option of integrating payloads in our AZ or CA Payload Facilities (class 100,000) or at an appropriate customer location Note: Contact Vector for mission specific integration needs Payload Deployment Standard Customer supplied deployment systems Options Vector Deployment Systems Third party PSC Light band Adapter(s) (non pyro) Optional 1U -12U launch adapters based on PSC Light band (non pyro) Launch deployers / canisters (PPOD, ISIS containers) can be accommodated for customers but are not required Other third party dispensers supported include: Cal Poly P POD, NLAS, ISIS Quad Pack/EZ POD, PSC 3U CSD, PSC 6U CSD, PSC 12UCSD, PSC 27U CSD, Tyvak 6U, Tyvak Rail POD 6

7 01 Vector-R Specifications Vector-R Performance Figure 3. Vector-R Performance 70 Wallops 38 Inclination Wallops 38 with Re-Light Kodiak SSO Kodiak SSO with Re-Light Payload [kg] Altitude [km] Two Stage Vehicle Baseline Represented by the dashed lines in the graph in Figure 3 the baseline orbit capability of the Vector-R launch vehicle is shown. The two-stage vehicle is capable of placing satellites directly into circular or elliptical orbits starting at 200 km. Orbit inclinations above 60 degrees are flown from Kodiak, Alaska (PSCA) and degree inclination orbits are flown from Wallops, Virginia (MARS). Two Stage Vehicle ReLight Represented by the solid lines in Figure 3. the optional relight capability of the Vector-R vehicle is shown. 7

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9 02 Vector-R Operations Operations & Mission Profiles VECTOR OFFERS A WIDE RANGE of orbital inclination capability from various US launch sites. Our corporate headquarters and primary launch vehicle factory is located in Tucson, Arizona. Mission operations and vehicle engineering are centered in Orange County, California with our Sales and Marketing division based in the Silicon Valley, CA. These sites work in conjunction with the launch sites in order to properly utilize the broad corporate resources available to solve payload customer s launch service needs. Figure 4 shows our primary locations as well as our baseline launch sites. BASELINE CAPABILITIES COVER A WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMER LAUNCH SITE NEEDS. Figure 4. Vector Corporate Map PSCA Kodiak, AK Polar/SSO, High Inclinations Sales & Marketing Silicon Valley, CA Harris Spaceport Vandenberg, CA Mission Operations & Engineering Orange County, CA Headquarters & Production Tuscon, AZ MARS Wallops, VA Mid Inclinations Polar/SSO Launch Vehicle Concept of Operations VECTOR LAUNCH OPERATIONS ARE ACCOMPLISHED within a single day beginning with vehicle rollout and erection on the mobile Transportable Erector Launcher (TEL). The vehicle is fuelled with Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Vector s proprietary densified Liquid Propylene. The baseline flight takes the first stage downrange approximately 100 km until stage separation. The second stage places the spacecraft into a direct injection orbit in the nominal trajectory. Baseline capabilities are based on direct injection into orbit with the two -stage vehicle. Additional re -light capabilities for the second stage are available upon request. 9

10 02 Vector-R Operations Figure 5. Launch Vehicle Concept of Operations MECO 108 km altitude 87 km downrange T s Stage Separation and Stage 2 Ignition T s Fairing Separation T s SECO 450 km altitude 2100 km downrange T s Payload Separation Collision Avoidance Maneuver and V-R End Lift-off T = 0 s THE TOTAL TIME FOR LAUNCH OPERA TIONS IS EXPECTED TO BE LESS THAN 4 HOURS FIGURE 5 ABOVE SHOWS THE TEL erected with a representative Vector-R launch vehicle. Launch operations begin with the integrated launch vehicle transported to the launch site on the mobile TEL. The vehicle is erected and mounted to the launch stool. The vehicle is fueled and readied for launch. The total time for operations is expected to be less than 4 hours. The reference launch shown is an example of a baseline mission. 10

11 02 Vector-R Operations Mission Operations THE VECTOR MISSION OPERATIONS CENTER is located in the Orange County, CA office and handles all launch related operations. A Launch Operations Center operates at each launch site to handle the few operations that require personnel on-site. The Launch Operations Centers also offer additional communications resources should issues arise, working with the primary Mission Operations Center. Figure 6. Mission Operations Center Payload Integration INITIAL LAUNCHES WILL SUPPORT a traditional at the launch site payload integration to meet spacecraft needs, however, Vector s future baseline launch service will include payload encapsulation away from the launch site. This can occur at a pre determined DURING STORAGE, CUSTOMER REQUIRE- MENTS FOR STORAGE CAN BE MAINTAINED INCLUDING CLEANLINESS AND POWER. Vector facility, or at the customer s facility. Payloads can be stored in a climatically controlled environment prior to shipment to the appropriate launch site (bonded storage). During storage, customer requirements for storage can be maintained including cleanliness and power. Prior to launch, the encapsulated payload is shipped to the launch site. Integration of the encapsulated payload to the rocket and final checkouts can happen as late in the integration flow as the same day as launch. In the future, Vector will remain capable of supporting traditional at the launch site payload integration. Please contact Vector for more information on payload integration options. Figure 7 Payload Adapter, Fairing, and Example Payloads in a Shipping Container 11

12 02 Vector-R Operations Vector-R Fairing THE STANDARD VECTOR -R FAIRING is shown in figure 8 below. The standard fairing is designed to be used with all payloads that fit within the given envelope. The fairing shown reflects some basic assumptions regarding dynamic clearance to the fairing hardware itself. Larger fairing designs are also available. Please contact Vector for more information on selection of the proper fairing for your mission. 763 Payload Manifests VECTOR MANIFESTS SINGLE SATELLITE LAUNCHES, multiple identical satellites for constellations and mixed satellite manifests (RideShare). Some example manifest combinations are shown in Figure 9 for illustrative purposes only. Individual flight manifests will vary from those pictured above and this illustration is intended to offer a general concept of payload accommodations. 75 Payload Interface Plane 589 Figure 8. Vector-R Standard Fairing (Units in Millimeters) Sample Payload Configurations Example 1 Vector Open Concept CubeSat Deployers Example 2 Commercial CubeSat Deployer Example 3 Single Small Satellite Example 4 Dual Small 6U Satellites AS A VECTOR CUSTOMER, THE FREEDOM TO UTILIZE THE ENTIRE FAIRING VOLUME AS A DESIGN SPACE CAN FREE CUSTOMERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS TO FLY IN CUBESAT CANISTERS OR DEPLOYERS. Figure 9. Sample Payload accommodations for the Vector-R. 12

13 02 Vector-R Operations THE VECTOR-R ROCKET CAN OFFER smaller payloads increased freedom of design compared to traditional launch services (secondary payloads on large rockets). As a Vector customer, the freedom to utilize the entire fairing volume can free customers from the requirements to fly in CubeSat canisters or deployers. Smaller payloads do not need to be constrained to the CubeSat form factors as a payload s outer mold line is not constrained. This will allow for improved payload mass utilization and increase satellite performance. Cost can be greatly reduced through utilization of simple separation systems. Smaller satellites in a traditional rideshare configuration on larger launch vehicles are often placed under intense scrutiny to be allowed to launch without inducing risk to the larger primary payloads on board the launch vehicle. With the Vector-R, even small payloads can now purchase a dedicated launch vehicle allowing the focus of the launch and the associated launch services to be built around the small satellites mission specific needs. FOR CUBESAT PAYLOADS, VECTOR HAS DESIGNED OPEN CONCEPT DEPLOYERS TO FIT VARIOUS CUBESAT FORM FACTORS. For CubeSat payloads, Vector has designed open concept deployers to fit various CubeSat form factors. Vector's deployers allow for CubeSat payloads to fly without being confined in a box, pod, or canister. Once again, this allows for increased design space and saves mass and cost. The Vector Open Concept Deployers are available at a very competitive cost. Traditional CubeSat customers are also welcome to request accommodation for more traditional CubeSat deployers with compatibility assured to all the existing deployers commercially available. Launch Environments Vector s payload environments are designed to be in family or lower than similar orbital launch options. As the Vector-R launch vehicle completes its flight test program, payload launch loads and environments will be added to this guide (likely in 2018). Currently, Vector requests payloads to design to meet the NASA General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS) where possible. Where issues exist building to this specification, please contact Vector for help with flight certification on the Vector-R. NASA GEVS is available for download here: nasa.gov/standard/gsfc/gsfcstd 7000 Smaller payloads via the Vector-R are now free to design in features previously reserved only for higher cost primary payloads on traditional EELV class launch vehicles. Some examples of this increased design space include items like non-traditional outer mold lines, payload power during ground operations and launch, payload communications including RF transmission during launch, on board propellant systems for propulsion, and late load capabilities for microgravity research. Vector s spectrum of additional launch services includes tailored payload processing, additional launch stages, engineering and regulatory support, spacecraft power and communications services during launch integration and flight of the vehicle launch. Tailoring of the launch and payload processing to the customer s mission is available. Vector s goal of launching a family of rockets at rates in the hundreds per year and multiple times per day will give the small satellite community never before realized access to space. With increased access to space, the entire New Space market will better positioned to change the way people live and businesses thrive. 13

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15 03 Services & Pricing VECTOR S BUSINESS IS BUILT TO GIVE THE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET THE MISSION SPECIFIC ATTENTION IT DESERVES. Standard Versus Optional Launch Services TABLE 1 BELOW GIVES A SUMMARY of the standard and optional lunch services available from Vector. This is not a complete list and potential payload customers are highly encouraged to contact Vector to discuss their specific needs. Vector s business is built to give the small satellite market the mission specific attention it deserves. A Mission Manager will act as a single point of contact between the customer and the rest of the Vector team. This will ensure the customer s entire launch experience exceeds all expectations. Service Elements Standard Launch Services 38 to sun synchronous (SSO) orbits, direct injection Off site payload integration 3U, 6U, 12U individually priced (with or without deployers / canisters) Accommodations for customer provided payload separation system Single cycle mission specific analyses (if required) Optional Services Second stage re light capability Launch site payload integration and encapsulation Enhanced / tailored fairings Accelerated launch manifesting Expanded vehicle design / production insight Payload power and communications from launch to separation Payload launch and marine insurance Additional or custom payload analyses / cycles Custom payload or payload fairing purge / cleanliness Vector provided separation systems (internal design or third party) Regulatory and/or ITAR compliance support Auxiliary Propulsion Stage (APS) Table 1. Standard versus Optional Services 15

16 03 Services & Pricing VECTOR S BUSINESS IS BUILT TO GIVE THE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET THE MISSION SPECIFIC ATTENTION IT DESERVES. Pricing PLEASE CONTACT VECTOR for current pricing information. Customer Contact VECTOR SPACE IS PROUD TO BRING unequalled customer service to the space launch industry. If you are flying with rideshare arrangements, you will be pleasantly surprised by the technical freedom and individual service of a dedicated Vector launch. Whether it s the technical freedom you gain, our devotion to detail, your interactions with our staff, our all-in-one service, or our responsiveness, the Vector micro launch experience is about to revolutionize the way micro-space accesses space. If you are ready to launch your payloads or are considering using Vector, please us at info@vector-launch.com. 16

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