Orbital Sciences chooses EaglePicher to supply lithium-ion batteries for French satellite

JOPLIN, Mo., 16 Dec. 2008. Satellite designers at Orbital Sciences Corp. in Dulles, Va., needed lithium-ion batteries for the AMC-21 satellite program developed with Thales Alenia Space of Cannes la Bocca, France. They found their solution from EaglePicher Technologies LLC< in Joplin, Mo.

SANTA ANA, Calif., 16 Dec. 2008.ITT Interconnect Solutions in Santa Ana, Calif., is introducing miniature circular connectors called the MIKQ IP68 series to withstand high-pressure operating conditions in tactical communications and control systems, imaging systems, and television camera equipment.