ARC To Supply GLAST Propulsion System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers GAINESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2003 Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC), a unit of Sequa Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SQAA), has been selected by Spectrum Astro to supply a monopropellant mon·o·pro·pel·lant n. A rocket propellant consisting of a single substance or mixture that contains both fuel and oxidizer. propulsion system for the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope The Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, is a future space-based gamma-ray telescope, designed to explore the high-energy Universe. It will study astrophysical and cosmological phenomena such as active galactic nuclei, pulsars, other high-energy sources, and dark matter. (GLAST) Observatory. Utilizing twelve ARC MONARC 22 hydrazine hydrazine (hī`drəzēn'), chemical compound, formula NH2NH2, m.p. 1.4°C;, b.p. 113.5°C;, specific gravity 1.011 at 15°C;. It is very soluble in water and soluble in alcohol. thrusters, the system is designed to safely deorbit de·or·bit intr. & tr.v. de·or·bit·ed, de·or·bit·ing, de·or·bits To go or cause to go out of orbit. n. The act or process of going out of orbit. the GLAST spacecraft at the end of its mission. "ARC is looking forward to supporting Spectrum Astro and NASA on this important scientific mission" said Robert Huebner, Executive Director of ARC Liquid Propulsion. This award represents ARC's first complete propulsion system for a NASA mission. ARC has previously developed and produced liquid systems for several defense customers, most notably the Minuteman III post boost propulsion system for the US Air Force. Spectrum Astro is responsible for the design and manufacture of the GLAST Spacecraft, integration of the scientific instruments and integration of the over 9,000 lb. observatory with the launch vehicle. The GLAST program is being performed under contract to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center The Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is a major NASA space research laboratory established on May 1, 1959 as NASA's first space flight center. GSFC employs approximately 10,000 civil servants and contractors, and is located approximately 6.5 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. in Greenbelt, MD. ARC is a worldwide leader in development and production of tactical rocket motors, gas generators, advanced composite materials and liquid propulsion systems. Visit the ARC web site at www.atlanticresearchcorp.com. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company whose interests are in the fields of aerospace, propulsion, metal coating, specialty chemicals, can machinery, industrial equipment, automotive products, and men's formalwear. Visit Sequa's web site at www.sequa.com. |
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