GAINESVILLE, Va. --- Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC), a unit of Sequa Corporation, has been selected by Spectrum Astro to supply a monopropellant propulsion system for the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) Observatory.
Utilizing twelve ARC Monarc 22 hydrazine thrusters, the system is designed to safely deorbit the GLAST spacecraft at the end of its mission.
"ARC is looking forward to supporting Spectrum Astro and NASA on this important scientific mission" said Robert Huebner, Executive Director of ARC Liquid Propulsion. This award represents ARC's first complete propulsion system for a NASA mission. ARC has previously developed and produced liquid systems for several defense customers, most notably the Minuteman III post boost propulsion system for the US Air Force.
Spectrum Astro is responsible for the design and manufacture of the GLAST Spacecraft, integration of the scientific instruments and integration of the over 9,000 lb. observatory with the launch vehicle. The GLAST program is being performed under contract to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
ARC is a worldwide leader in development and production of tactical rocket motors, gas generators, advanced composite materials and liquid propulsion systems.
Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company whose interests are in the fields of aerospace, propulsion, metal coating, specialty chemicals, can machinery, industrial equipment, automotive products, and men's formalwear.
