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Orbital to Consolidate Cygnus Launch Manifest and Outsource at Least One Launch
Moving quickly to inform its International Space Station (ISS) resupply contract partner NASA, Orbital Sciences Corporation today announced that not only would it complete its resupply contract by the end of 2016, it would consolidate its launch manifest and do it with four launches instead of five.
Orbital Antares Rocket Explodes Shortly After Launch Shocking Onlookers 
The launch was proceeding as expected. Across the board, the Orbital team manning their stations had green lights. The weather was almost perfect. There was a sense of anticipation after seeing the launch scrubbed the day before because a boat had wandered into the range. No one could have foreseen what would happen next.
Caution Prevails - Orbital Antares Launch to the ISS Postponed
Although there are no issues with the current Orbital Antares rocket or the Cygnus spacecraft, both of which are ready to launch, it is with abundant precaution that the mission to the International Space Station has been postponed until no earlier than July 1.
Orbital and ATK Presentation and SEC Form 8-K Filing on Merger
As part of yesterday's merger between Orbital Sciences Corporation and ATK the requisite Securities and Exchange Commission Form 8-K needed to be filed.
The Merger of Equals - Orbital and ATK Aerospace and Defense Groups
It is being billed as a merger of equals to create a new company called Orbital ATK. At first glance it appears to be a reaction to the current state of the market with consolidation and future growth needing a larger more competitive entity.
Orbital's Cygnus-1 Departs ISS
Orbital Science's commercial spacecraft Cygnus-1 left the International Space Station today, 17 February 2014, after spending around a month in space.
Orbital Sciences' Cygnus Spacecraft Docks With Space Station
Orbital Sciences Corporation, one of the world's leading space technology companies, today announced that its Cygnus(TM) cargo logistics spacecraft successfully completed its rendezvous and approach maneuvers with the International Space Station (ISS).
Orbital Launches Antares Rocket Carrying Cygnus On ISS Cargo Resupply Mission
Orbital has completed its third successful Antares launch in the past nine months.
Antares Rolled Out To Launch Pad at Wallops
An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it is rolled out to launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Orbital's Cynus Mission to ISS Delayed Until January
Today, at NASA's direction, Orbital Sciences Corporation has postponed the launch of our commercial cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Orbital Prepares Antares and Cygnus for Upcoming Mission to the ISS
Today, Orbital Sciences Corporation continues to prepare for next week's launch at the Horizontal Integration Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia.
Orbital Completes COTS Demonstration Mission to International Space Station
Orbital Sciences Corporation (ORB), one of the world's leading space technology companies, today confirmed that its Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft reentered Earth's atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand at approximately 2:15 p.m. (EDT).
Cygnus Berths with the Space Station Recap
During a news briefing Sunday, Sept. 29 on NASA television and the agency's website, managers from NASA and Orbital Sciences Corporation discussed the arrival at the ISS of Orbital's Cygnus spacecraft -- America's newest space faring resupply ship.
Cygnus Rendezvous Delayed Until 28 September
This morning, Orbital and NASA together decided to postpone the approach, rendezvous, grapple and berthing operations of the Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft with the International Space Station until after the upcoming Soyuz crew operations are complete. The Soyuz crew is due to arrive at the ISS very late on Wednesday, September 25. The earliest possible date for the next Cygnus approach and rendezvous with the ISS would be Saturday, September 28. An exact schedule will be determined following the successful completion of Soyuz operations.
NASA Commercial Partner Orbital Launches Cygnus to the ISS
NASA commercial space partner Orbital Sciences Corp. of Dulles, Va., launched its Cygnus cargo spacecraft aboard its Antares rocket at 10:58 a.m. EDT Wednesday from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
NASA Press Briefing on Orbital's Antares Launch of Cygnus to the ISS
During a news conference from Wallops Flight Facility NASA previewed the launch and mission of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft on a demonstration mission to the International Space Station.
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Orbital-Built OCO-2 Satellite Ready for Launch
Orbital Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Orbital Hosts Satellite Production Kick-Off Ceremony for the Iridium NEXT Program
Orbital-Built Amazonas 4A Commercial Communications Satellite Successfully Launched
Orbital Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Against ULA
Orbital-Built Amazonas 4A Commercial Communications Satellite Ready for Launch
Orbital Sciences Announces May 6 Target for Launch of Next Commercial Cargo Resupply (CRS) Mission to the ISS
Orbital Signs Launch Agreement with Skybox Imaging
Orbital Sciences Corporation Q4 2013 Earnings Conference Call Replay
Orbital Announces Record Quarterly Revenues and Full Year 2013 Financial Results
Orbital Sciences Corporation Q4 2013 Earnings Release
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- 15 Aug: Pre-Proposal Conference: NASA Research Announcement Human Exploration Research Opportunities: Flagship and Omnibus Appendices
- 17 Aug: Basics of Astrobiology
- 19 Aug: Extreme Solar Systems IV
- 20 Aug: JWST: Launch, Commissioning, and Cycle 1 Science
- 23 Aug: Mars Society Convention
- 27 Aug: Comparative Climatology of Terrestrial Planets III (CCTP-3)
- 27 Aug: Comparative Climatology of Terrestrial Planets III (CCTP-3)
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