Michael Braukus/J.D. Harrington
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1979/5241
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov / j.d.harrington@nasa.gov
Jennifer Stanfield
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
256-544-7199
jennifer.stanfield@nasa.gov
RELEASE: 12-051
NASA SEEKS SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM ADVANCED BOOSTER RISK REDUCTION SOLUTIONS
WASHINGTON -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.,
has issued a NASA Research Announcement for the Space Launch System
(SLS) Advanced Booster risk-reduction effort.
NASA is looking for an advanced booster concept with the goal of
reducing risk in the areas of affordability, reliability and
performance. Proposals will identify and mitigate liquid or solid
booster technical risks and provide related hardware demonstrations,
as well as identify high-risk areas associated with adaptation of
advanced booster technology to SLS.
The 130-metric-ton evolved SLS vehicle will require a booster with a
significant increase in thrust over existing U.S. liquid or solid
boosters. This new heavy-lift launch vehicle will expand human
presence beyond low-Earth orbit and enable new missions of
exploration across the solar system.
"These risk-reduction efforts will set the course for the full-scale
design and development of this new advanced booster," said Chris
Crumbly, SLS Advanced Booster NRA evaluation team chair. "We're
excited to see what innovative solutions industry will provide as we
embark on this new capability -- enabling unprecedented missions
beyond low-Earth orbit."
NASA anticipates making multiple awards in response to this
solicitation, and anticipates $200 million total funding. Final
awards will be made based on the strength of proposals and
availability of funds. The deadline for submitting proposals is April
9. The anticipated period of performance for any contracts awarded as
a result of this announcement is not expected to exceed 30 months and
will have an effective date of Oct.1, 2012.
This announcement is the second part of a three-part plan that
includes risk-reduction planning prior to design, development,
testing and evaluation of the advanced boosters.
To view the announcement and instructions for submissions, visit:
http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=149821
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