Lakeside, Maryland - Alcore received a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their dedicated service to United Space Alliance (USA). USA is the prime NASA contractor in charge of the Space Shuttle Flight Operations.

This award recognizes Alcore for supplying machined aluminum honeycomb for the Space Shuttle's Solid Rocket Booster Forward Bolt Catcher.

What is a bolt catcher? When the Solid Rocket Booster separates from the large external Tank and Orbiter, a special bolt is fractured. During this maneuver the Forward Bolt Catcher stops and captures the 35 pound bolt which is traveling approximately 50 miles per hour. The function of the honeycomb within this device is to absorb the impact, which is critical to assure that no debris is released during the Solid Rocket Booster separation. Alcore's part is critical, as a failure could lead to loss of the mission.

Alcore is proud to be a recognized supplier to the Space Program, and honored to participate in Space Shuttle Operations.

Alcore is part of the M.C. Gill Corporation Group of Companies.

For Additional Information:

Contact Alcore:
Phone: 410 767-7100
Fax: 410-676-7050
Email: sales@alcore.com
www.alcore.com

George Sorensen - Marketing Communications Manager
M.C. Gill Corporation
Phone: 626 443-4022
Fax: 626 350-5880
Email: info@mcgillcorp.com
www.mcgillcorp.com

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