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New Director of Engineering
Allison O'Connor has been named Director of Engineering for AMPAC In-Space Propulsion effective November 5th, 2007. Allison has been with AMPAC-ISP for 4 years serving as Manager of Test, Assembly and Facilities. Allison brought extensive experience in test and production methods from Calspan, Delphi and GM, and has made significant contributions to improving operating efficiency and reducing costs. Allison holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and the State University of New York at Buffalo, respectively, as well as Management Training from GM and Delphi. Allison's education and experience, along with her life long fascination with flight and space, makes her the right person to lead our Engineering organization into the 21st century of rocketry.

AMPAC-ISP Teams Up With Georgia Tech
ISP teams up with the Georgia Tech Research Corporation, through its Department of Aerospace Engineering, to develop Hall Effect Thruster technology and electric propulsion systems.

Mercury Messenger Firing Successful
ISP bipropellant thruster completes critical maneuver for Mercury MESSENGER spacecraft.

Readdy at Farnborough
ISP welcomes William Readdy, NASA Astronaut (retired) and Senior Advisor to the President of AMPAC, to the Farnborough International Airshow.

ISP Loral June 2006
ISP supplies Space Systems/Loral with high-performance/long-life 5-lbf thrusters for Telstar 11N Satellite.

Pt/Rh (MMH) Thruster Successfully Qualified
ISP qualifies high-performance 5-lbf platinum/rhodium thruster.

AMPAC-ISP receives ISO 9001-2000 certification
AMPAC-ISP (In Space Propulsion) has been approved for certification to the ISO 9001-2000 quality system standard. AMPAC-ISP designs and manufactures rocket engines and propulsion systems at the Niagara Falls Bell Aerospace site for commercial and military applications.



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Company Headquarters
AMPAC In-Space Propulsion (ISP)

6686 Walmore Rd.
Niagara Falls, NY USA 14304
Tel +1 716 731 6000
Fax +1 716 731 6329

Inquiries
AMPAC In-Space Propulsion (ISP)

21731 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210
Woodland Hills, CA, USA 91364
Tel +1 818 800 1660
Fax +1 818 992 3211

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