ATK Composite Technology Supports Recent Atlas V Launch

ATK's Heat Shield Protects the Atlas V Launch Vehicle during Ascent ATK Composite Technology Used on 17 Atlas V Launches
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alliant Techsystems' (NYSE: ATK - News) composite technology supported Tuesday's successful launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The launch placed the PAN satellite into orbit for the U.S. Government.
Using advanced fiber placement manufacturing techniques, ATK produced the 10 foot diameter composite heat shield that provides essential protection for the first stage of the launch vehicle. The part was fabricated by ATK at its Clearfield, Utah facility. This is the 17th Atlas V launch using ATK built composite structures.
ATK's composite technologies deliver superior performance for numerous space launch vehicles, including the Atlas V, Delta II and Delta IV. Composite structures are lighter weight than traditional metal alloys yet offer increased strength. The company also manufactures composite components for military and commercial aircraft.
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.
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