Press Release

Goodrich to Supply Integrated Imaging Satellite for Operationally Responsive Space (ORS)

By SpaceRef Editor
November 25, 2008
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Contract awarded to produce first operational ORS system for the Department of Defense

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR – News) has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) for the first operational satellite system in support of Operationally Responsive Space (ORS). The satellite, designated ORS Sat-1, is to be manufactured and integrated by Goodrich’s ISR Systems team in Danbury, Conn. ORS is focused on the ability to quickly and affordably implement space capabilities that benefit the warfighter.

Tom Bergeron, President, ISR Systems at Goodrich, said, “Our satellite system will provide valuable operational capability to commanders in the field and will utilize capabilities proven on Goodrich’s portfolio of ISR solutions.”

Goodrich has partnered with ATK Space Systems, based in Herndon, Va. for the ORS Sat-1 project. ATK will provide the satellite bus, or spacecraft vehicle platform.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com .

SpaceRef staff editor.