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Reliability in Depth, From Research Through Production
Reliability in Depth, From Research Through Production
Reliability in Depth, From Research Through Production
Worki11g as part of
Arrny's Ordnance team,
Thiokol"s Bedstone Didsion condiicts research
iuto propellant formulati011 and solid pro-
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In close cooperation with the Army and prirne rontrartors ... Thiokol designs,
develops and prodrnes propulsion systems in wide variety to meet the rnost
stringent military requirements. The associations are distinguished by a series
of major breakthroughs in propulsion engineering - beginning with srnall
rocket motors for tactical field use and carrying through to massive vowcr
plants for anti-missile and satellite application. All haYe rhecked out in static
firings and flight tests with virtually 100% reliability. All have contrihuted
mightily to advancing the total state of the art. Additional capabilities for
Army's advanced thinking are provided by other Thiokol Divisions. Utah, for
Remaking Education
through productlon
continued
large engine production-RMD, for sophisticated liquid systems - and Elkton, for diversified special motors.
Through fluid programming of assignments, and strategic
enlargement of faeilities for research, development and production, Thiokol
maintains a live
capahility to meet
any future pro'
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pulsion
challenge. THIOKOL CHEMICAL
Rocket Operations Center: Ogden, Utah
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