Orbital Sciences Corp (ORB) 26.89 $ORB
Orbital Sciences Could Explode... Again
Chris DeMuth Jr. - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 24, 4:00AM CST
GD: 141.54 (+0.23), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), RTN: 110.47 (+0.29), OLN: 22.77 (+0.10), ATK: 113.52 (+0.59)
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SpaceX delays space station delivery until Jan.
By MARCIA DUNN - AP - Thu Dec 18, 8:56AM CST
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The space station astronauts will have to wait until next month for their Christmas delivery.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Rockwell Collins Receives $420M Contract for ARC-210 SDR - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 16, 1:50PM CST
Rockwell Collins (COL) has received a four-year contract worth $420 million from the Naval Air Systems Command for the ARC-210 advanced airborne SDR system.
ESL: 111.32 (+1.61), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), SPR: 43.28 (-0.07), COL: 86.16 (+0.28)
Orbital to buy Atlas rocket for next ISS cargo shipment
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 7:06AM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Orbital expects flights to resume from Virginia launch pad in early 2016
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 09, 3:40PM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
United Launch Alliance Signs Contract with Orbital Sciences Corporation to Launch Cygnus Cargo Delivery Spacecraft to International Space Station
PR Newswire - Tue Dec 09, 2:14PM CST
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has signed a contract with Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) (NYSE: ORB) to launch up to two cargo missions to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Orbital Announces Additional Details Concerning CRS Program and Antares Launcher Go-Forward Plans
Business Wire - Tue Dec 09, 1:22PM CST
-- Upgraded Antares Rockets to Resume Flights from Wallops Island in Early 2016 --
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
NASA Forgives Orbital Sciences, Will Wall Street Follow?
Chris Katje - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 08, 11:15PM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Splashdown! Lockheed's Orion Capsule Arrives Home
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 11:40AM CST
A human mission to Mars is one step closer as Lockheed Martin's Orion capsule successfully landed on Earth Friday after a 4-1/2-hour test flight. A Delta 4 Heavy rocket took off at 7:05 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The rocket was built by United...
TSLA: 222.26 (+1.29), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
Lift Off! Lockheed's Orion Capsule Takes Flight
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 8:24AM CST
A human mission to Mars is one step closer as NASA launched Lockheed Martin's (LMT) Orion capsule on Friday, a day after the mission was postponed due to high winds and an issue with valves on the rocket. The Delta 4 Heavy rocket took off at 7:05...
TSLA: 222.26 (+1.29), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
Alliant Techsystems Nurtures Domestic, Overseas Alliance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 5:50PM CST
On Dec 3, we have issued an updated research report on Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK).
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), TDY: 103.18 (+0.82), SPR: 43.28 (-0.07), ATK: 113.52 (+0.59)
ATK and Orbital Receive U.S. DOJ Clearance for Proposed Merger
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 04, 4:40PM CST
Alliant Techsystems Inc. ("ATK"
(NYSE: ATK) and Orbital Sciences Corporation ("Orbital" (NYSE: ORB) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ" has unconditionally cleared the proposed merger of ATK's Aerospace and Defense Groups with Orbital. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" informed ATK and Orbital today, December 4, 2014, that the FTC and DOJ terminated the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period effective December 4, 2014. As previously announced, ATK and Orbital have entered into a transaction agreement, whereby ATK's Aerospace and Defense Groups will merge with Orbital immediately following the spin-off of ATK's Sporting Group business to ATK stockholders as a newly formed company called Vista Outdoor Inc. The companies anticipate completing the transaction in February 2015, subject to the satisfaction of remaining closing conditions, including the approval of both ATK's and Orbital's stockholders at special meetings scheduled for January 27, 2015.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), ATK: 113.52 (+0.59)
Why American Science & Engineering (ASEI) Could Be Positioned for a Slump - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 7:56AM CST
American Science & Engineering stock could bring additional losses for your portfolio
ESL: 111.32 (+1.61), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), ASEI: 51.61 (+0.05), COL: 86.16 (+0.28)
Airbus, Safran Team Up To Compete Against SpaceX
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Dec 03, 11:32AM CST
A new space race is on, and this time commercial companies are attempting to find the cheapest way to blast off into the final frontier. On Wednesday, European aerospace giant Airbus and engine maker Safran SA formed a joint venture, Airbus Safran...
TSLA: 222.26 (+1.29), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
AeroVironment (AVAV) Falls: Stock Goes Down 8.0% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 28, 7:55AM CST
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) saw a big move last session, breaking the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading below the volatile price range of $28.72 to $30.68 in the past one-month time frame.
ESL: 111.32 (+1.61), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), AVAV: 27.39 (-0.11), HXL: 41.90 (+0.19)
Orbital Congratulates NASA's Swift Astrophysics Satellite Team On 10-Year In-Orbit Anniversary
Business Wire - Tue Nov 25, 1:29PM CST
Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world's leading space technology companies, congratulates NASA and the Swift satellite team on the recent 10th anniversary of the astrophysics spacecraft's launch and successful operation. Originally intended for a two-year mission life, Swift continues to exhibit excellent performance a decade after its launch, during which time it has become one of the most renowned space-based observatories for gamma-ray burst (GRB) detection. The Swift spacecraft was designed, built and tested at Orbital's Gilbert, AZ, facility, which has produced numerous other scientific spacecraft for NASA, such as the Fermi astrophysics satellite that was launched in 2008 to work in conjunction with Swift and the Landsat 8 Earth imaging satellite that was launched in 2013.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
NASA awards Orbital first launch contract after Antares rocket disaster
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 24, 8:54AM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
NASA Selects Orbital's Pegasus Rocket to Launch ICON Ionospheric Science Satellite
Business Wire - Mon Nov 24, 8:17AM CST
Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world's leading space technology companies, today announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded the company a contract for its Pegasus(R) rocket to launch the space agency's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) scientific satellite into low Earth orbit. With the selection of Orbital's air-launched Pegasus rocket, NASA is again turning to Orbital to provide both the satellite and launch vehicle for an important science mission based on advanced and cost-effective smaller space systems.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Virginia to look at spaceport deal after explosion
AP - Wed Nov 19, 4:19PM CST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials plan to re-examine a spaceport deal with Orbital Sciences Corp. following a rocket explosion that damaged a state-owned launch pad.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Orbital Sciences Could Explode... Again
Chris DeMuth Jr. - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 24, 4:00AM CST
GD: 141.54 (+0.23), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), RTN: 110.47 (+0.29), OLN: 22.77 (+0.10), ATK: 113.52 (+0.59)
Today In SA PRO: Tuesday, December 23
SA PRO Top Ideas - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 24, 4:00AM CST
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TSE: 17.58 (-0.17), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), WHF: 11.78 (+0.01), OSTK: 24.24 (-0.32), MLNK: 3.69 (-0.01), GTI: 4.84 (-0.04), RST: 10.54 (+0.33)
SpaceX delays space station delivery until Jan.
By MARCIA DUNN - AP - Thu Dec 18, 8:56AM CST
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The space station astronauts will have to wait until next month for their Christmas delivery.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Rockwell Collins Receives $420M Contract for ARC-210 SDR - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 16, 1:50PM CST
Rockwell Collins (COL) has received a four-year contract worth $420 million from the Naval Air Systems Command for the ARC-210 advanced airborne SDR system.
ESL: 111.32 (+1.61), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), SPR: 43.28 (-0.07), COL: 86.16 (+0.28)
Orbital to buy Atlas rocket for next ISS cargo shipment
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 7:06AM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Orbital expects flights to resume from Virginia launch pad in early 2016
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 09, 3:40PM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
United Launch Alliance Signs Contract with Orbital Sciences Corporation to Launch Cygnus Cargo Delivery Spacecraft to International Space Station
PR Newswire - Tue Dec 09, 2:14PM CST
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has signed a contract with Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) (NYSE: ORB) to launch up to two cargo missions to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Orbital Announces Additional Details Concerning CRS Program and Antares Launcher Go-Forward Plans
Business Wire - Tue Dec 09, 1:22PM CST
-- Upgraded Antares Rockets to Resume Flights from Wallops Island in Early 2016 --
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
NASA Forgives Orbital Sciences, Will Wall Street Follow?
Chris Katje - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 08, 11:15PM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Splashdown! Lockheed's Orion Capsule Arrives Home
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 11:40AM CST
A human mission to Mars is one step closer as Lockheed Martin's Orion capsule successfully landed on Earth Friday after a 4-1/2-hour test flight. A Delta 4 Heavy rocket took off at 7:05 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, Fla. The rocket was built by United...
TSLA: 222.26 (+1.29), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
Lift Off! Lockheed's Orion Capsule Takes Flight
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Dec 05, 8:24AM CST
A human mission to Mars is one step closer as NASA launched Lockheed Martin's (LMT) Orion capsule on Friday, a day after the mission was postponed due to high winds and an issue with valves on the rocket. The Delta 4 Heavy rocket took off at 7:05...
TSLA: 222.26 (+1.29), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
Alliant Techsystems Nurtures Domestic, Overseas Alliance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 5:50PM CST
On Dec 3, we have issued an updated research report on Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK).
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), TDY: 103.18 (+0.82), SPR: 43.28 (-0.07), ATK: 113.52 (+0.59)
ATK and Orbital Receive U.S. DOJ Clearance for Proposed Merger
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 04, 4:40PM CST
Alliant Techsystems Inc. ("ATK"
(NYSE: ATK) and Orbital Sciences Corporation ("Orbital" (NYSE: ORB) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ" has unconditionally cleared the proposed merger of ATK's Aerospace and Defense Groups with Orbital. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" informed ATK and Orbital today, December 4, 2014, that the FTC and DOJ terminated the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period effective December 4, 2014. As previously announced, ATK and Orbital have entered into a transaction agreement, whereby ATK's Aerospace and Defense Groups will merge with Orbital immediately following the spin-off of ATK's Sporting Group business to ATK stockholders as a newly formed company called Vista Outdoor Inc. The companies anticipate completing the transaction in February 2015, subject to the satisfaction of remaining closing conditions, including the approval of both ATK's and Orbital's stockholders at special meetings scheduled for January 27, 2015. ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), ATK: 113.52 (+0.59)
Why American Science & Engineering (ASEI) Could Be Positioned for a Slump - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 7:56AM CST
American Science & Engineering stock could bring additional losses for your portfolio
ESL: 111.32 (+1.61), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), ASEI: 51.61 (+0.05), COL: 86.16 (+0.28)
Airbus, Safran Team Up To Compete Against SpaceX
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Dec 03, 11:32AM CST
A new space race is on, and this time commercial companies are attempting to find the cheapest way to blast off into the final frontier. On Wednesday, European aerospace giant Airbus and engine maker Safran SA formed a joint venture, Airbus Safran...
TSLA: 222.26 (+1.29), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
AeroVironment (AVAV) Falls: Stock Goes Down 8.0% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 28, 7:55AM CST
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) saw a big move last session, breaking the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading below the volatile price range of $28.72 to $30.68 in the past one-month time frame.
ESL: 111.32 (+1.61), ORB: 26.89 (+0.23), AVAV: 27.39 (-0.11), HXL: 41.90 (+0.19)
Orbital Congratulates NASA's Swift Astrophysics Satellite Team On 10-Year In-Orbit Anniversary
Business Wire - Tue Nov 25, 1:29PM CST
Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world's leading space technology companies, congratulates NASA and the Swift satellite team on the recent 10th anniversary of the astrophysics spacecraft's launch and successful operation. Originally intended for a two-year mission life, Swift continues to exhibit excellent performance a decade after its launch, during which time it has become one of the most renowned space-based observatories for gamma-ray burst (GRB) detection. The Swift spacecraft was designed, built and tested at Orbital's Gilbert, AZ, facility, which has produced numerous other scientific spacecraft for NASA, such as the Fermi astrophysics satellite that was launched in 2008 to work in conjunction with Swift and the Landsat 8 Earth imaging satellite that was launched in 2013.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
NASA awards Orbital first launch contract after Antares rocket disaster
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Nov 24, 8:54AM CST
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
NASA Selects Orbital's Pegasus Rocket to Launch ICON Ionospheric Science Satellite
Business Wire - Mon Nov 24, 8:17AM CST
Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), one of the world's leading space technology companies, today announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded the company a contract for its Pegasus(R) rocket to launch the space agency's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) scientific satellite into low Earth orbit. With the selection of Orbital's air-launched Pegasus rocket, NASA is again turning to Orbital to provide both the satellite and launch vehicle for an important science mission based on advanced and cost-effective smaller space systems.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
Virginia to look at spaceport deal after explosion
AP - Wed Nov 19, 4:19PM CST
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials plan to re-examine a spaceport deal with Orbital Sciences Corp. following a rocket explosion that damaged a state-owned launch pad.
ORB: 26.89 (+0.23)
