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Northrop Grumman Acquires Orbital ATK for $9.2 Billion

19 Sep , 2017 by Ken Kremer

Aerospace giant Northrop Grumman will acquire Orbital ATK for approximately $9.2 billion, in a deal the companies announced Monday and they say will “expand capability” is largely “complementary” and involves “little overlap.”

Next Cygnus Cargo Launch to Space Station Switched to ULA Atlas V

7 Nov , 2016 by Ken Kremer

In a complete change of plans from less than three weeks ago, NASA has asked Orbital ATK to switch rockets and launch the firms next Cygnus commercial cargo freighter to the space station on the tried and true Atlas V rather than their own Antares rocket – which just successfully delivered another Cygnus to the orbiting outpost with a hefty stash of science and supplies.

First Cygnus Cargo Ship from Virginia in Two Years Docks at Space Station

23 Oct , 2016 by Ken Kremer

After a two year gap, the first Cygnus cargo freight train from Virginia bound for the International Space Station (ISS) arrived earlier this morning – restoring this critical supply route to full operation today, Sunday, Oct. 23. The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft packed with over 2.5 tons of supplies was berthed to an Earth-facing […]

Antares ‘Return to Flight’ Blastoff Soars to Stellar Success

18 Oct , 2016 by Ken Kremer

NASA WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY, VA – The ‘Return to Flight’ blastoff of Orbital ATK’s upgraded Antares rocket soared to a stellar success this evening, Oct. 17, on a space station bound mission to stock the orbiting outpost with two and a half tons of science and supplies.

Antares Return to Flight Set for Magnificent Monday Night Launch – Watch Live

16 Oct , 2016 by Ken Kremer

NASA WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY, VA – The ‘Return to Flight’ blastoff of Orbital ATK’s upgraded Antares rocket will have to wait one more day to come to fruition with a magnificent Monday night launch – after a technical scrub was called this afternoon, Oct. 16, at NASA’s Virginia launch base due to a faulty cable.

Antares Raised to Launch Position for Sunday Night Launch to ISS

14 Oct , 2016 by Ken Kremer

After a two year stand down, an upgraded commercial Antares rocket was rolled out to the NASA Wallops launch pad on Virginia’s eastern shore and raised to its launch position today in anticipation of a spectacular Sunday night liftoff, Oct. 16, to the International Space Station (ISS) on a critical resupply mission for NASA.

First Antares Liftoff in 2 Years Targeted for Dazzling Nighttime Leap from Virginia on Oct. 13

5 Oct , 2016 by Ken Kremer

The first Antares rocket liftoff in nearly two years is now being targeted for Oct. 13 on what is sure to be a dazzling nighttime leap from NASA’s Virginia launch base – and potentially offering a thrilling skyshow to millions of US East Coast spectators, if all goes well.

NASA Targets ‘Return to Flight’ of Upgraded Antares for mid-October for Station Resupply

21 Sep , 2016 by Ken Kremer

NASA is targeting mid-October for the ‘Return to Flight’ launch of the upgraded Orbital ATK Antares rocket on a cargo mission to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time in nearly two years. Antares will launch for the first time in the 230 configuration powered by new Russian-built first stage engines.

Orbital ATK Antares ‘Return to Flight’ ISS Launch Postponed To September For Further Analysis

10 Aug , 2016 by Ken Kremer

The ‘Return to Flight’ launch of Orbital ATK’s re-engined Antares rocket on a cargo resupply launch for NASA bound for the space station has been postponed for at least another month into September due to the need for further analysis of the revamped booster and other factors.

Antares Return to Flight Launch Likely Slips to August, Cygnus Completes Atmospheric Reentry

23 Jun , 2016 by Ken Kremer

The long awaited maiden launch of Orbital ATK’s revamped Antares commercial rocket utilizing new first stage engines, from its Virginia launch base, will likely slip from July to August, a company spokesperson confirmed to Universe Today.

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