About Orbital

As the industry leader in small space and rocket systems, Orbital provides a complete set of reliable, cost-effective products. Our satellites include small and medium geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites for communications and broadcasting, low Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft that perform remote sensing and scientific research, spacecraft used for national security missions, and planetary probes to explore deep space. Our launch vehicles include light- and medium-class launch vehicles that transport satellites into orbit, interceptor booster vehicles deployed to protect against enemy missile attack, and target rockets used to test missile defense systems.  Orbital is also entering an exciting new era of human space flight providing the Launch Abort System for NASA’s next generation Orion Crew exploration vehicle, and supplying commercial cargo resupply services for the International Space Station using our new Taurus® II rocket and Cygnus™ advanced maneuvering spacecraft.  In addition, Orbital provides full service engineering, production and technical services for NASA, DoD, commercial and academic space programs.

Some general company "facts and figures":

• Substantial operational experience – nearly 900 satellites, launch vehicles and other space-related systems delivered or under contract since 1982
• Large, long-term total contract backlog - over $5.7 billion
• Strong, experienced workforce - about 3,725 employees, including more than 1,921 engineers and scientists
• Modern industrial facilities - over 1,100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office, R&D and manufacturing space
• All company operations have achieved ISO/AS 9100 quality management system certification
• Solid financial outlook and strong balance sheet - growing revenues, improving profits and cash flow, low debt levels