Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 27, 2009 Orbital Sciences Corporation announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter 2009.  A copy of the company’s press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  
Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
 
Orbital Sciences Corporation Earnings Press Release dated October 27, 2009.


 
 
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
Date:  October 27, 2009
 
 
By: /s/ Garrett E. Pierce                                                      
      Garrett E. Pierce
      Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer


 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
 
Orbital Sciences Corporation Earnings Press Release dated October 27, 2009.