Orbital ATK’s Next-Generation Launcher

Jeffrey Smith wrote a great piece on Orbital ATK’s next-generation launch vehicle:

Prior to the most recent Antares flight, Orbital ATK’s vice president of advanced programs, Frank DeMauro, said that “Orbital ATK plans to launch its remaining CRS-1 cargo missions with the Antares rocket, but the company may change the launch vehicle during CRS-2, ‘depending on what NASA wants.’”

This whole article is really worth your time. It’s a great look at how Orbital ATK got here today, why their next rocket is so appealing, and how things may play out in the future.