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Space
ATK is a pioneer in solid rocket propulsion systems, strategic missiles, missile defense, lightweight space deployables, solar arrays and satellite thermal management systems, while developing revolutionary new technologies for small and micro satellites.
ATK’s human space capability includes solid rocket boosters, engineering services, astronaut tools and solar arrays. Its Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) — part of the world’s largest product line of solid rocket motors — have been propelling the space shuttle since its beginning, and will provide the main lift for NASA’s new Ares I crew launch vehicle. ATK is also developing the launch abort and attitude control motors for the Ares I Orion crew capsule, as well as the circular shape ultra-light solar arrays that will power the capsule.
Propulsion systems for the nation’s strategic missiles and missile defense systems is another core capability. ATK provides all three stages for the Minuteman III and Trident II D-5 missiles. In the missile defense arena, ATK also provides all three stages for the Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) system.
ATK’s involvement with Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) extends from launch vehicles to small and micro satellites. With ATK’s versatile product line of solid rocket motors, multiple launch vehicle configurations can be developed to support specific mission requirements.
The company’s small satellite capabilities include responsive development, constellation solutions, single-string and redundant avionics architectures.
As one of the largest providers of satellite structures, subsystems, and components, ATK hardware can be found on the majority of government, commercial, and research missions. ATK’s solar arrays powered the Phoenix Mars Lander as it discovered the presence of ice on the planet and its composite structures will provide the backbone for the James Webb Space Telescope. The company’s advancements in small and micro satellites are also enabling scientists to make new discoveries. ATK produced the constellation of five satellite buses for NASA’s THEMIS (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms), and the data has provided scientists with a better understanding on how the Northern Lights form.
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