The Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) is a U.S. Space Force program managed by Space Systems Command's Assured Access to Space (AATS). RSLP provides launch support to the DoD and other government agencies using commercial launch systems and excess ballistic missile assets. It focuses on the small launch market, launching experimental, research and development, and operational missions. Key partners include the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Northrop Grumman, utilizing launch vehicles like the Minotaur IV rocket.
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The $19,000,000 for tactically responsive launch will supplement $11,500,000 approved under the Rocket Systems Launch Program, which funds many small launch missions.
A tactically responsive launch program would complement existing programs such as the $13,000,000 Rocket Systems Launch Program, which is managed by the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Enterprise and focuses on increasing DoD use of venture-class launch services.
The Rocket Systems Launch Program Office plans to award a multi-vendor indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for OSP-4 by the end of the year with an opportunity to on-ramp new providers in future years.
The Rocket Systems Launch Program Office manages the Orbital Services Program-4.
The Rocket Systems Launch Program office used Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.5 simplified acquisition procedures to expedite the award.
Vector Launch received a $3,400,000 contract from the Air Force Rocket Systems Launch Program office to lift experimental satellites to low Earth orbit.
The SASC supports the Pentagon’s $13,190,000 request for the Rocket Systems Launch Program based at Kirtland Air Force Base.
The Rocket Systems Launch Program received $47,600,000 in fiscal year 2019 and could receive an additional $12,000,000 in fiscal year 2020.
The Air Force's Rocket Systems Launch Program has flown more than 700 payloads for various research and development and technology demonstration missions.