Ball Corporation products

CALIPSO (Cloud-Aerosol LIDAR and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) is a mission dedicated to studying how clouds and aerosols impact the Earth’s climate. Scientists are using data from CALIPSO to construct 3D models of the atmosphere that improve our ability to predict future climate change. CALIPSO`s LIDAR can also be used to measure particles below the ocean surface, including phytoplankton. CALIPSO has been part of a constellation of spacecraft called the "A-Train," including Aqua, Aura and PARASOL spacecraft, dedicated to studying the Earth’s weather and environment. Part of a joint U.S. (NASA) and French (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) satellite mission, CALIPSO launched with Ball-built CloudSat on April 28, 2006 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. In 2018, CALIPSO and Cloudsat left the A-Train and were lowered about 10 miles into their own “C-Train.” The two satellites have resumed working and are delivering collocated measurements.

Small but capable, Ball’s CIRiS instrument will observe the Earth from a spacecraft no larger than a shoebox. The miniaturized instrument weighs only 1.4 kg (3 lb); due to its small size and weight, the cost of launch is substantially reduced, contributing to lower overall mission costs.

ATHENA-OAWL (Atmospheric Transport, Hurricanes, and Extratropical Numerical weAther prediction using the Optical Autocovariance Wind Lidar) will provide more than 10 times more wind profile measurements across the oceans than the current measurement systems extending the useful forecast range by at least four hours.

X-ray vision is not just the stuff of superhero comics. The Chandra X-ray Observatory peers into the X-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing scientists to study some of the hottest corners of the universe. The third of NASA’s four Great Observatories, Chandra launched on the Space Shuttle Columbia in July, 1999 and is currently operating well beyond its five-year expected lifetime. Scientists have used Chandra to unravel the secrets of some of the highest-energy phenomena in our universe. From teaching us more about the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy to discovering strong evidence supporting the existence of dark matter, Chandra’s more than 20 years in space have been nothing short of astounding.

Many of astronomy’s pioneering discoveries and most iconic space images have come from the Hubble Space Telescope. Since its launch in 1990, Hubble has revealed secrets of our universe that continue to inspire and awe scientists the world over. With more than 1.4 million observations, Hubble has enabled more than 16,000 scientific papers, making it one of the most productive scientific instruments ever built. From the beginning, the Hubble Space Telescope was designed to allow astronauts to repair and upgrade it. This allowed NASA to renew critical equipment during five servicing missions, updating the sensitive instruments with the latest technology.

The Standard can is available in four classic sizes ranging from 12 oz. to 19.2 oz. It delivers the popular and familiar hand feel experience for consumers and is fully customizable  -  we offer the widest selection of enhancements, ends, filling options, and special effects in the industry.

Our Sleek can features refined, elegant design that makes your beverage stand out. Its shorter, leaner physique allows for smaller modern portion sizes with a clean, premium look on the shelf. Available in 7.5-, 8- and 12-oz. sizes, the Sleek can is compatible with most filling options, and a wide variety of special effects.

Alumi-Tek® is the signature aluminum bottle for the times, crafted for the eco-conscious consumer who appreciates the circularity of aluminum as well as the portability and convenience of a 12-oz. or 16-oz. bottle. Today’s on-the-go consumers prefer the rich designs supported by Alumi-Tek® bottles for their favorite coffee brands, protein shakes or bottled water. Align your brand with convenience and recyclability, the most important factors for today’s consumer, with Alumi-Tek® bottles – only from Ball.

Choose Ball`s impact extruded aluminum aerosol cans and you will enjoy sustainability, safety and superior finishes. Choose the shape and size you need to stand out from the crowd, every time. Ball advances the art of aerosol by offering cans for everything from personal care to household products. Ball manufactures a line of impact extruded aluminum aerosol cans showcasing a diversity of internal coatings across all specifications. We translate your ideas into imagery using innovative printing capabilities that differentiate your product on the shelf.