This project studies the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle acquisition program. The propose is to find out how the EELV proposes to deliver assured access to space with significant savings. This is being done in order to understand whether the delivered system will significantly enhance spacelift's contribution to the combatant commander's mission. The paper accomplishes five tasks. First, it describes the top-level policy guiding the EELV program. Second, it examines a ...