ATK Reassures Investors on Heavy Lifter Prospects

摘要

Solid-rocket-motor manufacturer ATK on Feb. 3 sought to convince investors that its position in NASA's future heavy-lift rocket program is getting stronger despite ongoing debate over the vehicle's cost and schedule. Minneapolis-based ATK, whose $500 million in annual NASA revenue during the shuttle era is now being reduced to around $300 million a year, said the lower figure seems stable for the foreseeable future given the state of the debate in Washington over what NASA's heavy-lift rocket will look like.