Blend v5
NRE · RE/unit · $/kg
Parametric Cost Environment

Spacecraft Bus Parametric Cost Model v8.2.3

Preset-driven mission starting points · USCM8 · SSCM · NASA LOE · Blend v5 · All figures FY2025 $M

4 model families 17 mission presets FY2025 ROM outputs
Program Total
base cost
Cost to Customer:
NRE Total
RE Avg Unit
Total RE (N)
Cost / kg
Mission Archetype Presets
Browse quick-start missions from Class D tech demos through Class A flagships.
7 presets No preset loaded
Choose a starting point
Archetype presets load planning baselines sorted by mission class (A\u2192D). Historical references load real program specs for calibration. Use as starting points, not as-built truth data.
Changed: 0 fields
Showing top differences vs the loaded preset
No preset loaded
Program Parameters
Heritage Level
Mission Class
Program Posture
Production Qty (N)1 unit
Duration (months)36 mo
Fee & Reserves
Contractor Fee10%
Program Reserves25%
Customer = Base × 1.375
Active model USCM8 Traditional · Mass-Driven
Current
Estimate Output Blend v5 · Base —
Blend v5
Base cost