Orbital Sciences Corporation

Orbital Sciences Corporation was a private aerospace company that designed and built rockets, spacecraft, and related technology. Founded in 1982, it specialized in launching satellites, resupply missions to space stations, and developing systems for space exploration. The company was known for its reliable, cost-effective launch vehicles like the Pegasus, Taurus, and Minotaur rockets. In 2015, Orbital Sciences merged with ATK to form Orbital ATK, which was later acquired by Northrop Grumman. The company's innovations contributed significantly to satellite deployment, scientific research, and commercial space efforts.