United Space Alliance is a world leader in space operations with extensive experience in all aspects of processing, maintenance and operation of multipurpose space systems. Headquartered in Houston, USA has 9,300 employees working in Texas, Florida and Alabama.

Currently, USA is applying its broad range of capabilities to NASA’s Space Shuttle, International Space Station (ISS) and Constellation programs as well as to space operations customers in the commercial and international space industry sectors.

Our work includes the Space Program Operations Contract (SPOC) that established USA as NASA’s primary industry partner in human space operations, including the day-to-day management of the Space Shuttle fleet and planning, training, and operations for the ISS.

USA also is lending its expertise to the design and development of the next generation of space exploration vehicles. USA is supporting Lockheed Martin’s Orion project in the design and development of hardware and software for both flight and ground, and is working with ATK Launch Systems, Inc. to provide the necessary flight and test hardware, management, engineering, labor, facilities, tools, equipment, and materials required for the Ares First Stage development, qualification, certification, and acceptance programs.

Backed by decades of proven success and built on a solid foundation of strong ethical values, USA offers the same capabilities and record of performance to space operations customers in all space market sectors.

For information on the Exploration Ground Launch Services Contract, please go to http://www.unitedspacealliance.com/capabilities/EGLS/default.asp.