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A 154-foot, five-stage ATK booster rocket undergoes a two-minute test in Utah's west desert. (Courtesy of ATK)
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ATK
Defense contractor ATK, best known for producing ammunition and rockets, relocated its headquarters from Minneapolis to Arlington, where it already housed its Washington operations office. The company, more formally known as Alliant Techsystems, said the move, which meant taking over an additional floor in its Rosslyn office, would help ATK have a closer relationship with the government.
Trivia
ATK was formed when Honeywell spun off its defense business. The company developed the first electronic autopilot for the B-17 bomber for use on missions during World War II.
1300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Arlington Va., 22209
703-412-5960
Founded: 1990
President and CEO: Mark W. DeYoung
Revenue: $4,842,260
Assets: $4,443,840
Employees (local): 18,000 (450)
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