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Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is a prominent American multinational aerospace and defense company deeply involved in the space industry. As a space technology and launch systems provider, they manufacture spacecraft, satellites, and precision sensors. They are a major partner with NASA, providing cargo delivery to the International Space Station (ISS) through their Cygnus spacecraft and contributing to projects like the James Webb Space Telescope. Northrop Grumman is also involved in developing advanced autonomous systems for military and commercial applications.

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Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle-1 is scheduled to launch no earlier than July 21, 2026 at 21:15 UTC.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanValue 4.0Jul 14, 2026Well this is surprising, MRV-1 will be an expendable launch! This is likely to reserve propellant on the MEP's, so they can extend the life of the GEO satellites longer, as the combined mass of the MRV and MEP's is only ~4,200kg. Falcon 9 first stage B1069-32 will be expended.

Northrop Grumman Australia was selected as the preferred industry partner for Australia’s solid rocket motor production effort.

Mentioned as: Northrop Grumman AustraliaRelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 14, 2026Spinifex Space Launches With Australian Test Ranges

The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites payload will travel to geosynchronous orbit via Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 14, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: T-minus eight days until the launch window begins for our Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites payload. 🛰️ Two highly nimble robotic arms made by the @USNRL will travel to geosynchronous orbit via the @northropgrumman Mission Robotic Vehicle. 📸 Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman built no additional Pegasus rockets after the final vehicle.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanGrowthValue 2.5Jul 13, 2026Air Launch Died the Same Week Responsive Space Arrived

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) is scheduled to launch no earlier than July 21 at 21:15 UTC.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanValue 4.0Jul 13, 2026Northrop's Mission Robotic Vehicle is finally ready for launch NET July 21st @ 21:15 UTC! MRV-1 will launch with 3 Mission Extension Pods. The MRV & MEP's will raise their orbits to GEO separately and will rendezvous there for installation on satellites from Intelsat/SES & Optus.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is scheduled to launch with SpaceX on Tuesday, July 21, at 5:15 pm ET.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanValue 4.0Jul 13, 2026Northrop's Mission Robotic Vehicle is finally ready for launch NET July 21st @ 21:15 UTC! MRV-1 will launch with 3 Mission Extension Pods. The MRV & MEP's will raise their orbits to GEO separately and will rendezvous there for installation on satellites from Intelsat/SES & Optus.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is described as the United States’ first multi-mission robotic servicer in space.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanCapabilityGeneralValue 3.2Jul 13, 2026Northrop's Mission Robotic Vehicle is finally ready for launch NET July 21st @ 21:15 UTC! MRV-1 will launch with 3 Mission Extension Pods. The MRV & MEP's will raise their orbits to GEO separately and will rendezvous there for installation on satellites from Intelsat/SES & Optus.

Northrop Grumman built the Mission Robotic Vehicle in partnership with DARPA and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Mentioned as: Northrop GrummanRelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 13, 2026Northrop's Mission Robotic Vehicle is finally ready for launch NET July 21st @ 21:15 UTC! MRV-1 will launch with 3 Mission Extension Pods. The MRV & MEP's will raise their orbits to GEO separately and will rendezvous there for installation on satellites from Intelsat/SES & Optus.

The Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program is managed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

Mentioned as: Northrop GrummanRelationshipsValue 3.8Jul 4, 2026GAO Report Cites $11 Billion Cost Overruns and Launch Delivery Bottlenecks in Space Force Portfolio

Northrop Grumman is open to opportunities to produce more Pegasus rockets if needed.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanGrowthValue 2.0Jul 3, 2026While Northrop now no longer has any manufactured Pegasus rockets, and none on contract, Pegasus isn't officially retired yet. Northrop Grumman said they are open for opportunities, and can make more if needed. However I do think the chance of that happening is small.

The initial Qingzhou mission is expected to involve a gradual approach and safety checks similar to Northrop Grumman’s first Cygnus mission to the International Space Station.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanCapabilityValue 3.0Jul 3, 2026Qingzhou to Bring Cargo to Tiangong in Early 2027

Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is back in the air with Pegasus and LINK.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanCapabilityValue 3.8Jul 3, 2026Stargazer is descending and returning back to Bucholz Army Airfield. The plane did make a big turn, which would be expected for a drop, but they also did this yesterday so nothing that can be determined from that. All eyes on NASA's blog...

The previous launch attempt involving Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane was scrubbed because of a software issue.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanCapabilityValue 3.0Jul 3, 2026Stargazer is descending and returning back to Bucholz Army Airfield. The plane did make a big turn, which would be expected for a drop, but they also did this yesterday so nothing that can be determined from that. All eyes on NASA's blog...

The planned drop and launch time for Northrop Grumman's Stargazer operation is 08:35 UTC.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanValue 3.8Jul 3, 2026Stargazer is descending and returning back to Bucholz Army Airfield. The plane did make a big turn, which would be expected for a drop, but they also did this yesterday so nothing that can be determined from that. All eyes on NASA's blog...

Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane was flying with Pegasus and LINK in a holding pattern to line up with the drop zone for a drop and launch at 08:35 UTC.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanCapabilityValue 3.6Jul 3, 2026Stargazer is descending and returning back to Bucholz Army Airfield. The plane did make a big turn, which would be expected for a drop, but they also did this yesterday so nothing that can be determined from that. All eyes on NASA's blog...

Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is returning to Bucholz Army Airfield.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanPlanValue 2.3Jul 3, 2026Stargazer is descending and returning back to Bucholz Army Airfield. The plane did make a big turn, which would be expected for a drop, but they also did this yesterday so nothing that can be determined from that. All eyes on NASA's blog...

Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane was carrying the Pegasus rocket and Katalyst's LINK spacecraft.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanGeneralValue 3.8Jul 2, 2026DROP and IGNITION of Pegasus-XL and LINK! 📸

Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is carrying the Pegasus rocket and Katalyst's LINK spacecraft.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanCapabilityValue 4.0Jul 2, 2026Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is in the air with the Pegasus rocket and Katalyst's LINK spacecraft. Based on the few datapoints recieved via Aireon on Iridium-NEXT satellites it is in the holding pattern, awaiting drop and launch at 09:09 UTC.

Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket was carrying LINK, Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft for the Swift observatory.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jul 1, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Today’s launch of Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket carrying LINK, Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft to boost our Swift observatory, has been postponed. Next attempt will be no earlier than July 2 at 5:09 a.m. ET. Get updates:

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is designed to service satellites in orbit, including repairs, upgrades, and life-extension missions.

Mentioned as: northrop grummanCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 30, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: Two robotic arms, endless possibilities 🦾🦾. Launching this summer, our Mission Robotic Vehicle is built to service satellite in orbit, from repairs und upgrades to life-extension missions and beyond.
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