Orbital ATK Inc.
Former US aerospace and defence company formed by merger of Orbital Sciences and ATK in 2015; acquired by Northrop Grumman and renamed Northrop Grumman.
Orbital ATK Inc. was a US aerospace and defence company formed on 9 February 2015 from the merger of Orbital Sciences Corporation and the defence and aerospace divisions of Alliant Techsystems (ATK). The company produced launch vehicles including Antares and Pegasus, the Cygnus cargo resupply spacecraft for the ISS, solid rocket boosters for Atlas V and Delta IV, and tactical defence systems including precision-guided munitions, missiles, and ammunition. It employed approximately 13,900 people and generated revenue of USD 1.35 billion in 2017.
Northrop Grumman acquired Orbital ATK for approximately USD 7.8 billion and renamed it Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems on 6 June 2018. The entity was subsequently absorbed into Northrop Grumman's Space Systems and Defense Systems sectors on 1 January 2020.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
RPOC Robotic System
Robotic arm, vision and AI GNC software for in-space servicing and assembly.
Contact Orbital ATK Inc.
WEBSITE
https://www.orbital-robots.comPHONE
+1 703-406-5000HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2015
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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