NASA Award Launch Vehicle Contract
ATK Thiokol Propulsion, a division of weapon and propulsion systems designer Alliant Techsystems Inc., on Friday signed a $48 million contract with NASA for work on a launch vehicle.
The Ares I crew launch vehicle will take the Orion crew and exploration vehicle into low orbit around the Earth. ATK Thiokol designed and developed the craft for $63 million under previous contracts. NASA will award a prime contract in February. Read more
