ULV22 Launch Vehicle

The UNITY Launch Vehicle Project is being developed to service satellite orbital placement and is structured specifically to deal with the launch requirements of the LEO satellite market.

UNITY Launch Vehicle is configured to offer launch options for the constellations currently in the planning stages but the prime function is to provide an accessible, reliable and cost effective 'rapid replacement' service for owners who need to reinstate malfunctioning, defective or obsolete satellites on an urgent or pre-planned basis.

The ULV22 is capable of placing 5,000 kgs of payload into a 200-kilometre orbit.

The launch vehicle family is designated as UNITY. The first vehicle being developed is the ULV22. It follows the traditional proven Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle design with two main stages, plus a post-boost low thrust stage to enable maximum required performance and precise injection of the satellites into their required orbits.

The launch vehicle is designed by the State Rocket Centre (SRC) formerly known as Makeev Design Bureau of Miass, Chelyabinsk Russia. SRC was the principal architect and systems integration prime contractor for all former Soviet (now Russian) submarine launched inter-continental ballistic missile programmes.

UNITY will incorporate three liquid fuelled oxygen and kerosene high thrust RD120U engines manufactured by the world leading NPO Energomash of Khimki, Moscow for the first stage booster, and one RD0136 four-chamber engine manufactured by Chemical Automatics Design Bureau of Voronezh for the second stage.

The Design Bureau of Transport Machinery, Moscow, is the leading designer for the Ground Launch Equipment and Complex. Equipment is being incorporated by SRC from other eminent aerospace companies who have a proven track record with successful space programmes.

Reference:

http://www.ulsi.com.au/

Launch Site:

Hummock Hill Island on the East Coast of Queensland, is 30km South of the city of Gladstone and approximately 400 km North of the state capital, Brisbane. Hummock Hill Island is an ideal location for the launch site. This location will afford launches directly out to sea and facilitate trajectories between 24° to 110°, range safety issues have been assessed and the environmental and cultural heritage consultants have commenced their assessments. The conceptual design for the launch site and associated work is complete. Construction and development costs are presently being finalised.

ULV22 Related Links:

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