[Satellite Today 11-26-08] Goodrich Corp. received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to produce the first operational satellite system in support of Operationally Responsive Space (ORS), the company announced Nov. 26.
    The satellite, ORS Sat-1, is to be manufactured and integrated by Goodrich’s ISR systems team in Danbury, Conn.
    ORS is focused on the ability to quickly and affordably implement space capabilities that benefit the warfighter. Goodrich has partnered with ATK Space Systems to provide the satellite platform.
Financial details of the contract were not disclosed.