NASA’s Launch Services Program

In 1998, NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) was established to support NASA’s science and robotic missions by procuring commercial launch vehicles. The program was established at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to centralize technical and management support to spacecraft customers. LSP brings together the instrumental components for the United States to have a dependable and secure Earth-to-Space bridge that is dedicated to launching all types of spacecrafts.

LSP acts as a broker, matching spacecraft with optimal launch vehicles. LSP then works to ensure mission success by managing the overall process and assuring the rocket will work correctly to deliver a healthy spacecraft to the correct orbit or destination. LSP provides support throughout the journey, from pre-mission planning to the post launch phase of the spacecraft.

Additionally, LSP supports NASA’s return to the Moon by serving in a major consulting role for NASA’s Artemis architecture, the Gateway Logistics Element, the Human Landing System, the Habitation and Logistics Outpost, and the Power and Propulsion Element.