Orbital @ a Glance
Satellites and Space Systems
Communications Satellites
Small geosynchronous-earth orbit satellites that provide broadcast, cable and direct-to-home television, business data networks, regional mobile telephony and other space-based communications services
Science and Technology Satellites
Small- and medium-class spacecraft that are used to conduct scientific research, to carry out deep-space exploration, to demonstrate new space technologies, and to collect imagery and other data about the Earth
Space Technical Services
Quick-response space-related engineering, analytical and manufacturing services for scientific and military programs
Advanced Space Programs
Human Space Systems
Human-rated space systems to be used in orbit, lunar exploration and other advanced space missions
National Security Space Systems
Small satellites and satellite subsystems used primarily for national security space missions and related technology demonstration programs
Advanced Launch Systems
New medium-class launch vehicles and other advanced booster systems
Launch Vehicles
Space Launch Vehicles
Small- and medium-class rockets that deliver satellites into low-orbit for commercial, civil government and military customers
Interceptor Vehicles
Missile defense rockets that boost intercept 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
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