Orbital Space Flight

ATK

ATK provides the innovative Athena III launch vehicle for the PlanetSpace team. It is based on propulsion with demonstrated performance on multiple launch vehicles. The first stage is a 2.5 segment derivative of the Space Shuttle’s four-segment Solid Rocket Booster (SRB). The second stage is the ATK CASTOR®120, utilized on the Athena I, Athena II and Taurus I launch vehicles. That foundation is topped by an ATK CASTOR 30 third stage and a flight-proven Orbit Adjust Module.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, using its vast interplanetary, autonomous spacecraft design, manufacturing, system integration, and mission operations experience is developing the Orbital Transfer Vehicles for PlanetSpace.  

Boeing

Boeing’s role on the team includes providing cargo carrier development, cargo integration services, and ISS integration and operations support. Boeing's Space Exploration division's legacy began with the X-15, spans Gemini, Apollo and Skylab, and continues with the space shuttle and the International Space Station.

The Athena III Booster Family