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"The two launch systems" merged into the proposed rocket "are better matched than either of us ever imagined," said Charlie Precourt , vice president and general manager of Alliant's space launch systems.

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Alliant's share of NASA's Constellation program, which accounts for about $400 million of the company's $4.80 billion in fiscal 2010 revenue, will stay at roughly the same level through next March, company officials said.

Alliant Sees NASA Revamp Easing 2010

Alliant's share of NASA's Constellation program, which accounts for about $400 million of the company's $4.80 billion in fiscal 2010 revenue, will stay at roughly the same level through next March, company officials said.

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Overall, Alliant's forecast calls for full-year revenue of between $4.75 billion and $4.85 billion, with earnings of between $8 a share and $8.50 a share, versus $8.33 a share in fiscal 2010.

Alliant Sees NASA Revamp Easing 2010

Analysts said that Alliant's broad range of military businesses, combined with its aggressive moves into manufacturing composites for commercial satellites and airliners, offer better earnings prospects than some of its rivals.

Alliant Sees NASA Revamp Easing 2010

After initially being rebuffed by the Canadian company last year with a lower preliminary offer, the move highlights Alliant's focus on becoming one of the leaders in the growing niche market of building and launching significantly lighter, nimbler satellites than the current mainstays of U.S. military and intelligence programs.

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"By using existing hardware that is U. S.-built and has demonstrated performance, we shorten the development timeline," according to Kent Rominger, a senior executive with Alliant's launch systems unit.

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The agreement is part of Alliant's long-range strategy to benefit from military and Congressional directives to fund smaller, generally simpler satellite programs as well as an arsenal of so-called "operationally responsive" rockets designed to put them into orbit on relatively short notice.

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In the future, Alliant's management envisions being a more integral part of NASA, providing composite parts for space vehicles and participating in designing a lunar base and planning manned missions to Mars.

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Alliant's tactics have helped boost its share price nearly 34% over the past year.

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