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Founded by David W. Thompson in 1982, in Vienna.1
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Orbital Sciences Corporation
American aerospace company (1982-2015)
Orbital Sciences Corporation (commonly referred to as Orbital) was an American company specializing in the design, manufacture, and launch of small- and medium- class space and launch vehicle systems for commercial, military and other government customers. In 2014, Orbital merged with Alliant Techsystems (ATK) to create a new company called Orbital ATK, which in turn was purchased by Northrop Grumman in 2018.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
Overview
1982Founded1
- TickerORB on NYSE1
- Industryaerospace industry1
- HeadquartersDulles1
- Founded inVienna1
- Websitewww.orbital.com
- Legal formDelaware corporation1
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Orbital Sciences Corporation (commonly referred to as Orbital) was an American company specializing in the design, manufacture, and launch of small- and medium- class space and launch vehicle systems for commercial, military and other government customers. In 2014, Orbital merged with Alliant Techsystems (ATK) to create a new company called Orbital ATK, which in turn was purchased by Northrop Grumman in 2018.2
Leadership
Who has led Orbital Sciences Corporation, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderDavid W. Thompson 19821
Products and brands
- Antares
- Cygnus
- Pegasus
Listed on Wikidata.1
Acquisitions
- Succeeded by Orbital ATK1
Employees over time
- 20143,3001
Revenue over time
As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.
Revenue
- 2013$1.4B1
Timeline
Links
- Websitewww.orbital.com1
- WikipediaOrbital Sciences Corporation
- WikidataQ1030096
Sources
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