Orbital @ a Glance

Satellites and Space Systems

Communications Satellites
Small- and medium-class geosynchronous-Earth orbit satellites that provide broadcast, cable and direct-to-home television, business data networking, regional mobile telephony and other space-based communications services

Science and Environmental Satellites
Small- and medium-class spacecraft that are used to conduct scientific research, to carry out deep-space exploration, to collect imagery and other data about the Earth, and to demonstrate new space technologies

Space Technical Services
Quick-response space-related engineering, analytical and manufacturing services for scientific and military satellite and launch vehicle programs

Launch Vehicles

Space Launch Vehicles
Small- and medium-class rockets that deliver satellites into low-Earth orbit and to higher-energy trajectories for commercial, civil government and military customers

Interceptor Vehicles
Missile defense rockets that boost interceptor vehicles to destroy hostile ballistic missiles launched against the United States or our troops and allies overseas

Target Vehicles
Suborbital rockets and related systems used to develop and test missile defense systems and to serve as platforms for military research

Advanced Space Programs

Human Space Systems
Human-rated space systems to be used in Earth orbit, planetary exploration and other advanced space missions

National Security Space Systems
Small- and medium-class satellites and satellite subsystems used primarily for national security space missions and related technology demonstration programs

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