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Space

ATK Launch Systems and Space Systems Merging

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Monday, June 16th, 2008

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Two units of Alliant Techsystems Inc. [ATK] will merge, the company announced. The Launch Systems and Space Systems groups are combining into a single business unit, the company stated. They will be involved in space-related markets, including next-generation missile defense and prompt global strike missions. Carl Marchetto, current president of ATK Space Systems, will lead the new organization, which will retain the Space Systems name. Ron Dittemore, president of Launch Systems, will become the ATK senior vice president of strategic…

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