California-based satellite operator Viasat says that its latest satellite, its much-delayed Viasat-3 F2 craft, is ready to ship to its launch site by the end of September, for launch by […]
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Northrop Grumman’s GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters help power 1st certified flight of ULA’s Vulcan rocket
Four Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) 63-inch-diameter, extended length, Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) delivered nearly two million pounds of thrust to help power the first certified launch of United […]
SSC continues to transform acquisition of SATCOM capabilities—5 companies contracted
The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) continues to transform the way satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities are acquired. The Command has awarded a Protected Tactical Satellite Communications […]
Northrop Grumman completes key test for exoplanetary ascent propulsion
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration technology with a successful testing of an advanced, second-stage motor for ascent propulsion from another planet. This crucial […]
Space Development Agency’s new Deputy Director comes from Quantum Space
The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the selection of Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the new Deputy Director of SDA, where he supports the director in the daily management […]
Northrop Grumman tests most powerful segmented solid rocket booster ever built
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) conducted a full-scale static fire of NASA’s Booster Obsolescence and Life Extension (BOLE) solid rocket booster—this was the first demonstration test of the enhanced, five-segment, […]
Northrop Grumman expanding use of NVIDIA AI tech to advance space solutions
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is expanding its use of NVIDIA technology, including adding space applications to the NVIDIA Omniverse simulation platform and leveraging the NVIDIA Isaac Lab framework for […]
Northrop Grumman successfully integrates spacecraft for next-generation space robotic servicing system
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) SpaceLogistics LLC has integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) spacecraft bus, achieving another milestone for its MRV and the Defense Advanced […]
RTX + Northrop Grumman conduct successful rocket motor tests for U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, plus, RTX’s Raytheon awarded $1.1 billion U.S. Navy contract for AIM-9X Block II missiles
Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) announced four successful tests of flight-ready Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) solid rocket motors for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range […]
Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in Firefly Aerospace to advance Eclipse™ medium launch vehicle
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has invested $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further advance production of the companies’ co-developed medium launch vehicle, now known as Eclipse™. Filling a void […]