FACT SHEET Launch Composite Structures FACTS AT A GLANCE • Orbital ATK builds 12 structures for the Delta IV Heavy • Orbital ATK has supported over 40 Pegasus TM missions • Orbital ATK has been producing rocket motors for more than 60 years • Orbital ATK has unparalleled experience in glass, Kevlar and graphite epoxy rocket motor manufacturing • More than 11,000 composite rocket motor cases successfully manufactured Large Structures Orbital ATK has produced more 4 and 5 meter diameter launch vehicle structures than any other company. More than 500 structures have been manufactured for Delta II, Delta IV and Atlas V programs. Our facility in Iuka, Mississippi offers deep water access for ease of shipping with state-of-the- art fiber placement, non-destructive testing (NDT) machines, 5-axis machining center and 2 autoclaves from 17-20' in diameter. Orbital ATK can handle both small and large structures up to 5.4 meters in diameter by 25 meters in length. Orbital ATK has extensive design, analysis, hand-layup, hardware integration, finishing and NDT experience. This capability coupled with fiber placement experience ensures the ultimate in lightweight, high quality composite structures.

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F A C T S H E E T

Launch Composite Structures

F A C T S A T A G L A N C E

• Orbital ATK builds 12 structures for the

Delta IV Heavy

• Orbital ATK has supported over

40 PegasusTM missions

• Orbital ATK has been producing rocket

motors for more than 60 years

• Orbital ATK has unparalleled

experience in glass, Kevlar and

graphite epoxy rocket motor

manufacturing

• More than 11,000 composite rocket

motor cases successfully manufactured

Large StructuresOrbital ATK has produced more 4 and 5 meter diameter launch vehicle structures than any other company. More than 500 structures have been manufactured for Delta II, Delta IV and Atlas V programs. Our facility in Iuka, Mississippi offers deep water access for ease of shipping with state-of-the-art fiber placement, non-destructive testing (NDT) machines, 5-axis machining center and 2 autoclaves from 17-20' in diameter. Orbital ATK can handle both small and large structures up to 5.4 meters in diameter by 25 meters in length. Orbital ATK has extensive design, analysis, hand-layup, hardware integration, finishing and NDT experience. This capability coupled with fiber placement experience ensures the ultimate in lightweight, high quality composite structures.

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Large Composite Structures

Orbital ATK is the largest producer of rocket motor cases with more than 11,000 delivered to date. Orbital ATK offers complete development, design, build, NDT and test capabilities. Orbital ATK has been the industry leader in filament winding more than 60 years. Orbital ATK has over 20 production filament winding machines in place, with the capability to wind structures as large as 92 inches in diameter and 40 feet in length. Orbital ATK’s highly automated production processes and research focused on performance, reduced cost and lead-time, produce the highest quality and best value for the industry.

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