MANAGEMENT
Jon Stephenson, 
President
Duane Leier, 
Treasurer
Ken Froeschner, 
Director of Special Projects 
              
SCIENCE/BUSINESS ADVISORS
Nick Herren, Senior Program Manager for NASA Shuttle and International Space Station
Bart Kemper, President
Kemper Imageering, Inc.
Walt Holifield, Computer Science and Robotics
James Froeschner, former Elec. Eng. and Systems Eng. , McDonnell Douglas

INDUSTRY
Aerospace

YEAR FOUNDED
2002

START UP FUNDING
$0.5M

JOBS CREATION
5 in 3 years

PARTNERSHIPS
Space Propulsion Systems.
“Micro cellular Rocket Fuel Technologies”

CURRENT INVESTORS
2 Angels

PATENTS
US6,948,682
US20070018036	AVIATION DYNAMICS CORPORATION (ADC) ▪ A Louisiana based technology startup, with bases in Missouri, Florida and Mississippi.  ADC is a science and engineering firm involved in research and development of technologies related to or developing from aerospace, propulsion, and related fields.

PRODUCT PLATFORM ▪ The Department of Defense is acquiring an fleet of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of all sizes, and have the vision of using UAVs for almost any task that leads the way for a more force.  UAVs have exploded in popularity among the aviation research communities both in the civilian and military sectors.  

TECHNOLOGY/PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ▪ The company has created and utilized a number of technologies and processes as part of the development of a lifting body aircraft.  This aircraft is suitable for atmospheric flight and may glide, or may have an engine or rocket for thrust.  The result is a stable lifting body design that is well suited for launch or conventional take offs and landings, and usable for low- or high altitude missions.

PRODUCTS ▪ Technology development and commercialization efforts include but not limited to the following products:

Portable-UAV, Due to the dynamic nature of the battlefield, small units will need to be able to rapidly re-allocate and re-task unmanned air vehicles to support time-critical intelligence needs. A lightweight easy to assemble UAV that is portable in a backpack is produced by ADC for military and a civilian use is currently under development (PM-JS).

Inflatable-UAV, the art and science of inflatable design and advanced materials development have come together into robust, engineered shapes for aerospace applications.  Recent advances have produced fabrics and films with strength, flexibility, and other properties that make inflatable structures of these materials superior to traditional production choices in many applications. (PM-JS).

Materials and Structures, research will focus on advanced high temperature materials and processes for future aerospace propulsion and power generation systems (PM -US-SPS).

Monopropellant Technology, advancements are sought for propulsion systems using advanced propellants.  Spacecraft using high-performance monopropellant formulations will need catalyst materials or, alternatively, non-catalytic ignition technology for power-limited spacecraft. Critical component materials (e.g., tank bladders, valve seats, and filters) that are compatible with advanced monopropellants need to be developed (PM-KF).

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES ▪ Market for UAVs is worth an estimated $16 billion over the next 10 years--including all air vehicles, ground control equipment and payloads expected to be produced through 2015.
Unmanned aerial systems have experienced operational successes from conflicts in Kosovo through Afghanistan, Iraq and other theatres across the globe. All branches of the U.S. military use these systems, from the small hand launched to high altitude long endurance aircraft. The key challenge in further developing and procuring these systems will be calibrating costs with capabilities.  

The US is using UAV’s for homeland security missions and scientific experiments.  The US, also is exploring ways to integrate unmanned aircraft into daily operations of its civilian airports.

The US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have flown unmanned aircraft on test missions in Arizona and Texas in anticipation of using aircraft for surveillance along the border.

In addition CBP, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric agency is looking at new applications for unmanned aircraft, such as monitoring hurricanes.   The US Forest Service also is interested in monitoring wildfires.

The civil market for UAVs is still in its infancy and will grow.  Non-military government agencies such as Homeland Security Department and local police forces are expected to be the first large customers followed by commercial operation.

COMPETITVIE ADVANTAGE ▪ The management team and engineers has tremendous amount of expertise on the aerospace industry, and have designed a new construction and outfitting methods that are unique to this advanced airframe.  This in combination with a US Patent and the lifting body design gives ADC a competitive advantage in the development of a versatile UAV for multiple functions and at lower costs.  

EXIT STRATEGY ▪ Aviation Dynamics Corporation is in a position to develop and market its products in large military markets on its own and will consider to going public.  However, as ADC lead airframes reach Phase I and/or Phase II, ADC may become an acquisition target and will consider the most attractive option for its shareholders.

MILESTONES
4/19/1998	First pilot Controlled lifting body flight 	On this date at our Louisiana test site, the first remotely piloted technology demonstrator was successfully flown. This flight proved stability of the proposed "A model" lifting body vehicle, in a controlled flight, and showed a safe landing was possible. This test included the first ground "catapult" launch. 
	
4/19/1999	First Ground Circuit	Air vehicle # 421-01, accomplished the first runway takeoff and controlled landing of a gas propelled lifting body. 
	
7/16/1999	Piggy Back Evaluations	The "piggy back" evaluation program starts flight testing of scaled technology demonstrators to prove US-SPS lifting body aircraft could be air launched from various types of aircraft.
	
1/1/2001	B model Evaluation Test 	Engineering Tests began on expanded series of vehicles called B models. The successful completion of these important tests allowed the design of the 2 stage to orbit carrier plane. 
	
4/20/2001	Launch Vehicle Tests 	Tests began with scaled conventional rocket launch vehicles to determine the feasibility of mounting the A-model lifting body craft atop an expendable launch vehicle for a ground launch scenario. 
	
2/15/2002	First drop tests 	The First series of 421 A model Lifting bodies were air launched from manned ultra-light aircraft. These series of tests included un-powered glide and electric powered vehicles completing flight maneuvers and controlled landings. Also an evaluation was made determining the practical use of manned carrier aircraft in air launched drop tests. 
	
5/3/2002	First Water Landing	421 A-model #4 successfully accomplished the first amphibious landing, this accomplishment was also a "First in Aviation" of any type of lifting body aircraft. 
	
5/23/2002	US-NAVY 	Proposals were presented for review upon using Advanced Lifting Body technology in Advanced Naval Systems and support battle group. 
	
1/10/2003	Joint Ventures 	Joint Venture activities were proposed with various aerospace companies. A serious effort was made to provide technology and flight hardware for severe weather research. 
	
1/13/2003	The PENTAGON 	Company representatives meet to discuss advanced lifting body technology to top pentagon officials, including the Unites States Air Force, Ballistic Missile Defense Agency and other Defense contractors. 
	
4/20/2003	First Jet Powered Flight 	US-SPS flies its first Turbo Jet Powered lifting body demonstrator. This marks the first time a lifting body aircraft has successfully flown under its own jet power. It performed a runway takeoff and landing. An Aviation First! 
	
5/2/2003	NASA---ERAST 	A dialogue began with the NASA- Environmental Research Aircraft and Sensor Technology Department at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards California. ERAST expressed an interest in our lifting body development. 
	
5/15/2003	NASA -- HQ	A team of representatives meet at NASA headquarters in Washington DC to present our Advanced Lifting Body technology and discuss future involvement concerning commercialization efforts with NASA. 
	
6/13/2003	Arianespace  	Ariane Aerospace Launch Company, considering the possibility of providing payload launch capabilities for lofting "A Model" lifting body re-entry vehicle. 
	
1/20/2004	First B model Flight Tests	The first Remotely piloted "B" series lifting body demonstrator is flight tested. Tests include an air launch from a manned ultra light carrier plane. Un-powered glide and electric powered flights were also performed. Later flight tests included aerobatic maneuvers and stall recovery evaluations. 
	
1/15/2005	New Corp. Office and R&D Hangar 	SPS move to new 7 acre facility and R&D Hangar in Convent, Louisiana. 
	
2/8/2005	University of Missouri, Rolla 	Company establishes relationships with the Aerospace Engineering and Composite Engineering departments and Nuclear engineering departments at UMR. 
	
2/28/2005	Roll Out the Airplane 	The first unveiling of the A Model lifting body technology at the University of Missouri, Rolla. The University sponsored "STEP" conference allowed SPS to static display air vehicle #3. On hand were the professors of Aerospace and Nuclear engineering. Interaction with students and SPS company officials took place. 
	
9/27/2005	US - Patent 	US Patent office awards the first patent on the new advanced Lifting Body Technology A-model 
	
7/20/2006	First Rocket Powered B 	The first Rocket Propelled B-model aircraft was flown on this date at our Louisiana test facility. 
	
10/23/2006	University of Missouri, Rolla. 	Company Representatives Jon Stephenson and UAV test pilot David Lee attend the UMR Aerospace Manufacturing and Technology conference. The Centers Director Dr. Ming Leu and assistant Dr. Tim Comerford provided an exciting two day event concluding with a tour of the universities research labs and interaction with Professors and Students as they demonstrate the latest technologies and manufacturing processes. 	
•	05/07/2007 New R&D lab.       Aviation Dynamics becomes US-Space Plane Systems LLC and moves                                                                                         into a new building in LaPlace, Louisiana. Research on FS wing is conducted.

•	04/15/2008 new flight articles. Construction begins on two 80” B model lifting body jet powered                  aircraft/spacecraft   (remotely piloted).

•	05/15/2009 Flight test.    Flight testing of the new 80’ Jet Powered aircraft took place at Eglin AFB, Florida. 

06/16/2009 also, a special invited technology symposium held at Lackland AFB, Texas hosted by the United States Air Force, where company representatives presented our lifting body technology, in an effort to address the needs of the US Air Force and USMC’s ongoing SUSTAIN project.                

•	06/20/2010 Water tests.          Also the test program was extended to include water handling evaluation trials at Pensacola NAS (Whiting Aux Field) and (Holly Aux Field).

•	02/10/2012 USSP LLC returns to its field office in Hammond, Louisiana to prepare for construction of the Jet Powered 30’ manned B model lifting body.

•	01/15/2014 USSP LLC starts physical construction of the 30’ tubular airframe at the Hammond assembly facility. 

•	02/20/2016 USSP LLC moves airframe to Reserve, La. For integration of flight components.

•	05/15 2018 USSP LLC begins conceptual design work on the hybrid Air Breathing Rocket Engine at the Reserve, LA location.

•	04/10 2020 USSP LLC begins activities to relocate the company and equipment to Titusville, Fla.

•	04/15/2021 USSP LLC moves the first parts of the 30’ manned Space Plane vehicle to Florida.

•	Slated for the fall of 2021, USSP will file a US patent for the design and related technology for the new hybrid air breathing/rocket engine. This new engine called “HY-DRA” will be the main propulsion method for achieving a single stage to orbit capability for the B Model space plane lifting body vehicle

•	Also at the beginning of 2022, USSP will file a new patent related to the construction methods and materials for building the orbital space plane airframe system. 

•	Another patent will be submitted at the beginning 2022 pertaining to advanced cargo and fuel tank systems also necessary for achieving the single stage to orbit capability. These methods are new and novel to the aerospace industry and are very patentable to aircraft technology not yet utilized in flight systems or orbital operations. This will give the builders of the space plane a considerable advantage over other rocket systems currently being developed.

Over many years USSPS has used outside contractors to perform aerodynamic analysis of our lifting body technology. The results from these contractors and other qualified individuals has provided our company with an unbiased evaluation. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment into the practical usage and application of “The Advanced lifting body” design was created. Their recommendations were all extremely favorable in all respects. A partial list of these is provided,

Bart Kemper – Kemper Engineering, Baton Rouge, La. 
Professional Engineer, graduate of Louisiana State University. Masters Degree, Mechanical Engineering. Performed all CFD analysis on the A Model lifting Body Aircraft 01/30/04

Ken Froeschner- Professor, High Energy Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Laurence Liver More National laboratory Cal. Performed aerodynamic and internal interferometer application for airframe health analysis in a space vacuum environment of A Model lifting Body aircraft.

James A Froeschner - Graduate of Perdue University, with a Masters Degree in Systems Engineering and Aeronautics with a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering. Aerospace Engineer, Systems Engineering McDonald Douglas Corporation, St Louis, Mo. Chief Engineer for Gemini and Apollo spacecraft docking systems. Apollo’s 11, 12 and 14 moon landing team. Also participated in the Apollo 13 abort teams, Jim was instrumental in writing much of the technical data for the first patent application for the A Model lifting body aircraft. 

Vick Johnson- Director, Technology Transfer Office, Stennis Space Center, Waveland Ms. Vick and a group of propulsion engineers were given a presentation of our lifting body technology including a flight video of a scaled radio controlled jet powered model.  Their comments were favorable.

James Pacquin – President Neptune Sciences, Slidell, Louisiana. James a professional engineer also reviewed our lifting body aircraft with a physical demonstration and engine run at their facility. Their comments were favorable.

Victor Chavez - Director, Commercial Business Development Scientific Research Division, Sandia National Laboratories. New Mexico. Performed a scientific review of our lifting body technology and offered the use of lab facilities for lifting body development.

John Parfett – Director, University of Missouri, Rolla. Commercial Business Development. Was proactive in providing our company with contacts throughout the universities professors and technology symposiums.

Dr Sandra Sckharia – Dean of Aerospace, University of Missouri, Rolla. After reviewing our lifting body technology, offered the Aerospace Department labs, wind tunnels and human resources to aid in our development activities.

Dr Matsu Akuri – Director of Nuclear Engineering. Professor, University of Missouri, Rolla.  Dr Akuri asked us to provide him a lifting body aircraft for a department of energy airborne radiological detection apparatus project.

Dr David Beetner - Director of Advanced Electrical Engineering. Professor, University of Missouri, Rolla. Our company partnered with Professor Beetner to provide fast all weather air borne lifting body platform for the detection of roadside bombs or IED’s in Iraq. Dr Beetner was developing patent pending cutting edge technology never before seen in the electronic field.

Dr Tim Comerford - Liaison for the Fort Leonard Wood Institute, Missouri. Asked us to participate in a State sponsored competition for advanced technologies, showcasing our Lifting Body Technology.

Dr Dale R Reed - Aerospace Engineer, Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards California. Credited with the title of  “The Father of the Lifting Bodies”. Dale was a great supporter of our new lifting Body Technology.

Joe Aries - Director of Range Operations Dryden Flight Research Center. Joe offered the use of the facility for our aircraft flight testing.

Dr David Bushman – NASA Air Borne Sciences Office, Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, California. David visited our facility in Convent Louisiana in 2003 where he was given a presentation of our lifting body technology. He extended an invitation to bring our aircraft to Edwards for flight testing.

Eugene (Beaver) Borne - Director and Test Pilot, Air Tec Inc. Reserve, La. Air Tec provided the Ultra Light Aircraft for air dropping our scale radio controlled A and B model lifting body flight aircraft, a major milestone in the confirmation of flight characteristics of the flight vehicles early in the development program.

Rick Moran - Director St John the Baptist Parish Airport. Rick was instrumental in allowing the usage of the airport and surrounding facilities for flight testing of lifting body aircraft. 2003 to 2007

LtCol Paul Damphouse – Chief Engineer for Advanced Technologies, USMC. Paul invited our company representatives to participate in a formal technology symposium at Lackland AFB. San Antonio, Texas. Our presentation addressed the needs of the Marine Corps SUSTAIN project, using our “LB” technology.

Franz Gail – Science Consultant- US Military. Franz reviewed out Lifting body technology at the Lackland Technology Symposium, giving it a favorable evaluation.

Bill Wallen – Director of Defense Technology Information Consortium DTEC, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Did a technology review of our Lifting Body Technology. His comments were most favorable.

UAV Battle Lab – Eglin AFB, Florida.  Allowed usage of auxiliary fields for flight testing of RC models.

Brenda Parker – FAA, Commercial Space Department. Permits and Certifications.

Col Moore – USMC/USN. Reviewed our technology for future projects involving submersible aircraft carrier development, utilizing our Lifting Body Aircraft.

Rear Admiral Jack Schenive USN, program manager/strike weapons and UAV technology. PAX River Naval Research Center, Maryland. Jack reviewed our technology for future Naval Counter Measure Systems.

Jack Rouch – National Security Space Reconnaissance Office, Washington DC. Jack expressed interest in our technology for addressing the need for fast orbital access for national defense. 

Steven Williams – DARPA, The Defense Advanced Research Project Office opened a dialogue with us for development of the lifting Body Aircraft.

At present over one hundred and twenty business contacts were created over the course of twenty years of business activities.

COST ESTIMATE - Over the span of 22years beginning in 1998 to 2021.

20k man hours of R&D direct costs -- 20.0 Million Dollars.

.5 Million Dollars of seed investment.   “ Total investment $ 20.5 Million Dollars”