Atlas V Aft Bulkhead Carrier Rideshare System

摘要

This paper gives the background and details of the Atlas V Aft Bulkhead Carrier to be flown on the NationalRecoinnassance Office Launch 36 with the Operationally Unique Technologies Satellite Auxiliary Payload. TheCubeSats included are from a number of labs, universities and government entities for the purpose of technologydemonstration, science experimentation and operational proof of concepts. This mission will pave the way forrideshare on NRO missions and other Atlas V launches.