MARS Update Jan 11, 2016

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Sep 30 - Pad 0A Rebuild CompleteNov 6 - Performance Testing Complete

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MARS Launch Pad-0AOn Track to Support the Hot-Fire, and Cargo Resupply missions with the Upgraded Antares

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Runway

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Funding $5.8M for the UAS Runway

appropriated to Virginia Space in the FY15 Budget

Funding released with the execution of the NASA Space Act Agreement

Runway Construction 3000’ x 75’ (with 35’ cleared on

the sides), includes staging pad and electrical power

VDOT is managing the project to obtain savings through their efficiencies/expertise in contract management, construction, engineering services, enviromental

UAS Runway Update

Space Act Agreement fully executed with NASA Construction

Agreed upon approach between Virginia Space and VDOT leadership VDOT will manage the runway construction from bid to completion VDOT has reviewed the entire runway package provided by NASA VDOT has reviewed the UAS agreement to prep construction plans

Tentative Schedule Mandatory site inspection by potential contractors Dec/2015 Award construction contract - winter 2016 Begin construction - spring 2016 Begin flight operations - fall 2016

Potential Customers NASA Wallops, NASA Langley, Navy Dahlgren, Navy Patuxent River, Other

DoD, DARPA, VA Cyber Security Comm, Several Commercial companies

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UAS Runway Update

Tree Clearing is in Progress

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