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Table of Contents VEHICLE PERFORMANCE 4 OPERATIONS & MISSION PROFILES 5 PAYLOAD SERVICES 7 ENVIRONMENTS 8 VECTOR FACILITIES 9 CUSTOMER CONTACT 10

Vector Launch Vehicle Family Vector Space is fielding a family of small launch vehicles consisting of the Vector-R (Rapide) and the Vector-H (Heavy). The Vector-R is design for rapid and frequent launch of payloads weighing up to 50 kg and will be available for commercial flights in 2018 and is designed to have launch cadence up to 100 flights per year. The Vector-H is a larger vehicle based on the Vector-R design but capable of deploying 100kg class satellites into LEO and launching small deep space missions. The Vector-H will be available in mid 2019 for commercial flights at launch cadences up to 25 flights per year. Both launch vehicles will operate from either Kodiak Alaska (PSCA) or Cape Canaveral (CCAFS). Figure 1. Vector-R is the smallest commercial satellite launch vehicle in the world with the highest launch rate by design. The Vector launch vehicle family derives historically from the Garvey Spacecraft NLV-20 launch vehicle that has been under development for a number of years. These vehicles use an all carbon fiber fuselage along with pressurized propulsion feed systems operated by patented pressurization systems using safe low pressure systems. The Vector-R is a larger version of the NLV-20 using three first stage engines and a larger second stage for more orbital insertion capability. The Vector-H is a stretched version of the Vector-R and uses a five engine first stage with longer tanks and a full diameter second stage. Both vehicles share common avionics and engines. We offer optional electric third stages and both standard and enlarged payload fairings for both vehicles. 1

Vector-R Vehicle Overview Until now, Micro and Nano Satellites have relied on secondary launches aboard larger launch vehicles leaving the choice of destination and launch schedule to others. Vector is the world s smallest launch vehicle on the market 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 50 kg to Low Earth orbit with a small, simple two-stage rocket. We launch into polar and Sun Synchronous orbits from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska (PSCA) and low inclination orbits from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) in Florida. Our optional Electric Upper Stage (EUS) will place up to 45 kg into 800 km orbits. Composite Fairing Vector-R Expanded View Payload & Upper Stage Second Stage 1 X 3,700N Engine Composite Inter-stage Adapter 1 st / 2 nd Stage Composite Pressurized Tanks 3 X 25,000N LOX/Propylene Engines Vehicle Summary Overall length 12 meters First stage diameter 1.2 meters Gross Lift Off Weight (GLOW): 5000 kg Pressurized fuel feed systems No explosive ordinance Autonomous flight termination 2

Vector-R Capabilities The Vector-R operates from a mobile launch platform from either the PSCA or the CCAFS. The Vector launch vehicle requires a minimum setup time, minimum range resources, and can operate from remote locations other than our standard ranges. The Vector-R is designed for flight rates of more than 100 flights per year at full operational capability. Service Payload Launch Altitudes And Inclinations Payload Delivery And Integration Payload Requirements Upper Stage Options Value 30 kg (75 lbm) to 450 km (243) nmi Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) 50 kg / 110 lbm to 200 km / 108 nmi circular 28.5 degree inclination Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Payloads launch WITHOUT canisters (flying naked) Payload Dynamic Volume: 500 mm / 20 inch cone base diameter 400 mm / 14 inch cone top diameter at 600 mm / 24 inch height from base 860 mm / 34 inch overall payload fairing envelope length Up to 1000 km and greater depending upon payload and inclination West Coast US (PSCA): 60 to 102 degrees inclination East Coast US (CCAFS): 28.5 to 55 degrees inclination East Coast US (NASA Wallops Flight Facility): 37 to 60 degrees inclination Payloads are integrated in the Tucson Payload Facility or the Huntington Beach integration facility (Class 100,000) Payloads are mated to the launch adapter and encapsulated with dry nitrogen and fairing for transport to launch site Encapsulated payload unit is integrated on Launch Vehicle at launch site Standard PSC 8 Inch Light-band Adapter (non pyro) Optional 1U-12U launch adapters based on PSC Light-band (non pyro) Launch canisters (PPOD, ISIS containers) can be accommodated for customers but are not required. Standard dispensers supported include: Cal-Poly P-POD, NLAS, ISIS Quad Pack/EZ-POD, PSC 3U CSD, PSC 6U CSD, PSC 12U CSD, PSC 27U CSD, Tyvak 6U, Tyvak Rail-POD Payloads can be launched dormant or active depending on payload Additional upper stages are available for extended mass to orbit or for orbit maintenance. Electric Upper Stage (EUS) for highest efficiency to orbit Available in 3U, 6U, 12U and full stage configurations Thrust levels (commanded) from 1x10-6 to 20x10-3 N Micro Upper Stage (MUS) Thrust levels of 20N Performance curves available Available in 3U, 6U, 12U and full stage configurations Large Delta Vee capability range 3

Vector-R Performance Two Stage Vehicle - Baseline The baseline Vector two-stage vehicle offers the baseline orbit capability of the Vector launch vehicle family. The two stage vehicle is capable of placing satellites directly into circular or elliptical orbits starting at 200 km. Orbit inclinations above 50 degrees are flown from the PSCA and 28-50 degree inclination orbits are flow out of the CCAFS. Equatorial launches are a future capability expected after 2020. Two Stage Vehicle + Electric Upper Stage (EUS) Vector offers a third stage using micro cathode ion propulsion (μ-cat) upper stage to maximize the total mass injected into orbit. This is available in 3U, 6U, 12U and a full stage configuration that mounts to a Planetary Systems 8 inch Light-band bolt circle. The upper stage operates as a stand-alone stage or is slaved by the user s spacecraft depending on the desired configuration. Thrust levels vary from 0-1 mn. Vector-R Electric Upper Stage (EUS) The Vector-EUS uses micro cathode ion propulsion (μ- CAT) for an extended 3 rd stage capability. The thruster system has flight heritage from micro satellite applications and is manufactured by Vector. The upper stage comes in two configurations: Configuration 1 with power and ACS and Configuration 2 without power and ACS. Configuration 1 is intended to support multiple payload manifests and the EUS provides its own power and guidance. Configuration 2 uses the spacecraft s power and ACS and is intended for single satellite launch configurations. 4

Operations & Mission Profiles Vector offers a wide range of orbital Inclination capability from various US launch sites. We also have plans for offshore flights from barges on the West Coast of the US and future operations from Wallops Flight Facilities. Mission operations and vehicle engineering are centered in Huntington Beach CA. Our primary launch vehicle factory is located in Tucson Arizona where payload integration operations are performed. Huntington Beach also performs payload integration. Payloads are integrated onto a head module and sent to flight facilities for vehicle integration. Payload encapsulation occurs at the Tucson factory and the head module is sent in a sealed container to the launch site for processing. In the base of prolonged storage of the payload, storage is in Tucson inside climate controlled and bonded storage areas. Several weeks prior to the launch, the Head Module is shipped to the launch site and is integrated onto the vehicle the week of the launch. On the day of the launch, or the night before weather permitting, the vehicle is moved outside to the launch site, erected, and fueled. Launch occurs the same day. Vector has vehicle telemetry during the entire launch and offers payload power and telemetry as an option during launch. 5

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. Vector launch operations are accomplished within a single day beginning with vehicle rollout and erection on our mobile Transportable Erector Launcher. The vehicle is fueled with Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and our proprietary densified Liquid Propylene (LPROP). The baseline flight takes the first stage downrange 100 km until stage separation. The first stage deploys a parachute and aerial recovery and returns to the launch site for re-use. The second stage places the spacecraft into a multiple burn or direct injection orbit in the nominal trajectory. Baseline capabilities are based on direct injection into orbit with the two-stage vehicle. Third stage capabilities employ a 200-250 km staging orbit. The launcher places the payload and upper stage in this orbit and the upper stage begins placing the spacecraft in the final orbit. The electrical upper stage requires as much as several months to place the payload in its final orbits through a constant vector low magnitude thrust. The Electric Upper Stage can remain attached to the payload for orbital maintenance if desired. 6

Payload Services Vector manifests single satellite launches, multiple identical satellites for constellations and mixed satellite manifests. The example manifest combinations are shown below for illustrative purposes only. 0.635m 0.334m 0.593m Example 1 2 x 12U 4 x 3U Example 2 3 x 12U Example 3 8 x 3U Example 4 Single Satellite Sample Payload accommodations for the Vector Wolverine. Individual flight manifests will vary from those pictured above and this illustration is intended to offer a general concept of payload accommodations. The actual dynamic envelope for the launch vehicle is shown in the accompanying figure. In all cases, no secondary payload structures are required and the satellites mount directly to the launch adapter/separation system without the need for satellite ejectors or pods. This frees you from the expense and volume constraints imposed by the classic Cubesat deployment systems. It also adds more mass capability to orbit by eliminating the inert mass of the ejection system. Satellites flying on Vector are free to employ propulsion systems and other satellite systems such as deployed antennas, satellite on during launch and satellite transmissions traditionally considered hazardous by rideshare arrangements. As the primary payload, you determine your own cleanliness and integration requirements and are not forced to build your payload to the most stringent requirements of your rideshare partner which often drives your costs very high with no benefit to you other than being able to launch! 7

If desired by the satellite operator, traditional Cubesat dispensers can be accommodated or you can employ Vector s mass saving and lower cost Light-band based adapters that allow you more volume and the possibility for expanded volume outside of the traditionally limiting dispenser volumes. The payload fairing can be made RF transparent and single launched and constellation payloads can be launch in emitting configurations depending on the specific payload and mission requirements. Payloads with propellants and radiation requirements need to be cleared with mission safety and Vector Payload Support Engineering. Another unique feature of Vector is the ability to accommodate dynamic launch scheduling. Our flight manifest at full operational capability will offer 50 flights a year or more out of each spaceport and three classes of service. Economy Class service for dedicated or mixed Standard fairing payload dynamic envelope for single satellite launches payload manifests is our lowest cost service and requires a flexible launch schedule and in some cases flexible destinations for mixed manifests. Business class service allows you to determine the destination orbit but remains flexible on the exact scheduling. Our Premium Class service allows you to call up a launch on short notice and determine the launch destination for your payload. This offers you both the flexibility to develop your space system at your pace and fly when you are ready. The standing army costs of having your team wait for years for a launch combined with significant opportunity costs of waiting to get to revenue are much greater than the higher price for Premium Launch Services. Vector s spectrum of additional launch service includes tailored payload processing, additional launch stages, engineering and regulatory support and spacecraft power and communications services during launch integration, and performance of the vehicle launch. Tailoring of the launch and payload processing to the customer s mission is available. Payload customer normally are expected to conduct payload testing or integration activities at the Tucson facility and not at the Launch Site. Launch Environments Vector s payload environments are comparable to other liquid fueled vehicles with max g loads of 5-7 g s Since Vector uses no pyrotechnics on the Wolverine vehicle, shock loads and acoustics are minimal. The primary payload thermal environment during all ground storage, handling, encapsulation, and integration operations prior to launch at 20 ± 5 degrees Celsius. 8

Launch Services offered by Vector Service Economy Launch Premium Class Launch Elements Standard 28.5 / 350 km orbit but inclination & altitude may vary Launch schedule first come first served and exact launch date not guaranteed 1.5 M$ per launch 3U, 6U, 12U individually priced (with or without canisters) Launch call up notification may happen within 1 month Orbit specified by customer Launch schedule specified by customer guaranteed within 3 months 2.5 M$ per launch 3U, 6U, 12U individually priced (with or without canisters) No launch call up notification date specified Electric Upper Stage Additional Services Electric Upper Stage to extend altitude range of satellite placement Can remain attached to payload for extended altitude maintenance Configuration 1 (without power/acs): $0.5M Configuration 2 (with power and ACS): $1M Standard PSC 8 Inch Light-band Adapter (non pyro) Optional 1U-12U launch adapters based on PSC Light-band (non pyro) Launch canisters accommodation Power during launch Satellite communications service from launch to injection Regulatory support Payload integration engineering support Special payload environment requirements Fairing Options Standard launch prices include standard size fairings Large sized fairings are currently under development Large size fairing available expected 2018 During launch operations, the fairing is purged with temperature-controlled gaseous nitrogen. At the customer s request, electrical power is provided to the payload during launch operations. Vector Facilities The Vector Space corporation is headquartered in Tucson Arizona with Vehicle an Propulsion Engineering located in Huntington Beach. The Tucson site houses our manufacturing and payload integration facilities. Huntington beach is in charge of flight operations and vehicle engineering as well as vehicle development. Our launch facilities are leased and located at LC-46 on the CCAFS and at the PCSA on Kodiak Island Alaska. 9

Customer Contact Vector Space is proud to bring unequaled 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 email us at info@vector-launch.com. 1 0