Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB)
Dulles, VA 20166 (Map) Phone: 703-406-5000
Fax: 703-406-3502
http://www.orbital.com
Overview
Orbital Sciences would maintain that what goes up doesn't have to come down -- at least not for a long time. The company makes low-level earth orbit, planetary, and other satellites used for communications, remote sensing, and scientific purposes. Orbital Sciences also manufactures small and medium-class launch vehicles used to get satellites into orbit, as well as launch vehicles for suborbital rockets used to test missile defense systems. Its Advanced Space Programs division develops human-rated space and launch systems and satellites primarily used for national security programs. The US government and its contractors account for more than 70% of the company's sales.
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Key financials for Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: ORB) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £807.1 |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £42.3 |
| 2008 Employees | 3,400 |
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Key people and executives for Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB)
| Chairman and CEO | David W. Thompson (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Vice Chairman, President, and COO | James R. Thompson Connect to this executive |
| Vice Chairman and CFO | Garrett E. Pierce Connect to this executive |
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