After being named one of Central Penn Business Journals 50 Fastest Growing Companies of 2009 in September, ACT announced a facility expansion, which would allow them to further manufacturing on their Constant Conductance Heat Pipes. Now, this new product is going to space for the second time as ACT cooling systems will be featured on-board the newest Orbital Sciences Corporation spacecraft.
This clearly demonstrates our ability to routinely manufacture complex satellite thermal control products, says John Hartenstine, manager of ACT Aerospace Products Group. We are pleased with this recent launch which expands our flight heritage and are excited about additional launches in 2010.
After its founding in 2003, ACT joined the Lancaster County Keystone Innovation Zone program. Having graduated from the program, the company has benefited from several funding rounds, which have allowed them to expand into new markets, including aerospace. According to reports from the OSC spacecraft, all systems are functioning normally, leaving ACT primed and ready for its next mission.
“Our strong financial and technical performance has enabled us to expand into new products and markets,” said Dr. Jon Zuo, President and Chief Technical Officer of ACT.
Source: John Hartenstine, Advanced Cooling Technologies
Writer: John Steele