Overview

North American Rockwell Corporation was an American aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturer formed in 1967 through the merger of North American Aviation and Rockwell-Standard Corporation. The company became a major contractor in aerospace systems, military aircraft, avionics, communications equipment, and space technology.

The corporation later evolved into Rockwell International in 1973.

Technical Specifications

Item	Details
Company Name	North American Rockwell Corporation
Formed	1967
Predecessor Companies	North American Aviation, Rockwell-Standard Corporation
Headquarters	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Industry	Aerospace, defense, electronics
Major Products	Aircraft, spacecraft, avionics, industrial systems
Notable Programs	Apollo spacecraft, B-1 bomber, Space Shuttle development
Successor Company	Rockwell International

Physical Description

North American Rockwell manufactured military aircraft, spacecraft systems, avionics equipment, communications systems, industrial products, and defense electronics. The company operated engineering and manufacturing facilities across the United States, especially in California and Pennsylvania.

History

North American Rockwell was formed in 1967 through the merger of aerospace manufacturer North American Aviation and industrial company Rockwell-Standard Corporation.

The merger combined North American Aviation’s aerospace and military expertise with Rockwell’s industrial manufacturing operations. The company quickly became one of the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the United States.

North American Rockwell continued work on major NASA programs including the Apollo Command and Service Module and later became involved in early Space Shuttle development work.

The corporation also produced military aircraft, missile systems, avionics, and industrial equipment during the Cold War era.

In 1973, the company adopted the name Rockwell International Corporation to reflect its broader global industrial and aerospace operations.

Historical Addresses

Corporate Headquarters

North American Rockwell Corporation
600 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

Aerospace Operations

North American Rockwell
12214 Lakewood Boulevard
Downey, California

Los Angeles Division

North American Rockwell
Inglewood, California

Historical Timeline

Year	Event
1967	Merger of North American Aviation and Rockwell-Standard
1968	Expansion of aerospace and defense operations
Late 1960s	Continued Apollo spacecraft production
Early 1970s	Participation in Space Shuttle development
1973	Renamed Rockwell International Corporation

References

• Wikipedia: North American Rockwell
  Corporate history and aerospace activities.