1962 July 25. Air Force Plant 78, Promontory, Utah, is dedicated. Astro-Met Division, Ogden, Utah, is established. 1963 Tactical Division, Brigham City, Utah, is awarded the first Genie motor production contract 1964 The Thiokol Wasatch Division static tests a 156-in. It is the final feasibility stepping stone opening the way for development of the solid propellant boosters for the Space Shuttle.
Work is initiated on developing occupant air bags for automobiles and commercial customers.
Apollo 7 first manned flight. Thirteen Elkton Division motors are used in the launch 1969 Work is initiated on developing illuminating flares for military and commercial customers.