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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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History · 7 eventsFeb 16, 2021 · Peraton (Veritas Capital) acquires Northrop Grumman's federal IT and mission support business
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
www.northropgrumman.com/
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The RSGS program includes NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

GeneralRelationshipsValue 2.3Jul 23, 2026Servicing orbitale, al via la missione RSGS di DARPA e NASA per prolungare la vita dei satelliti

Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod spacecraft have launched.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Jul 22, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: A new era in servicing spacecraft starts today! Our Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod spacecraft have launched, enhancing the resilience of our nation’s assets in space. Thank you to our mission partners @DARPA, @USNRL and @NASA who helped us achieve this milestone. Learn more:

DARPA, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and NASA were mission partners for Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod spacecraft launch.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Jul 22, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: RT by @GewoonLukas_: A new era in servicing spacecraft starts today! Our Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod spacecraft have launched, enhancing the resilience of our nation’s assets in space. Thank you to our mission partners @DARPA, @USNRL and @NASA who helped us achieve this milestone. Learn more:

SpaceLogistics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, has launched two missions to dock with and extend the lives of commercial GEO communications satellites.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jul 20, 2026Getting to yes—or no

Jane Bishop is vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman’s Global Surveillance division.

GovernanceValue 3.8Jul 18, 2026Northrop Grumman verso il programma NATO per l’MQ-4C Triton, coinvolta anche l’industria europea

If the program is approved, Northrop Grumman will build and deliver MQ-4C Triton aircraft in collaboration with the U.S. Navy.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Jul 18, 2026Northrop Grumman verso il programma NATO per l’MQ-4C Triton, coinvolta anche l’industria europea

The Space Development Agency’s next launch will be either T1TL-A with satellites from Northrop Grumman or T1TL-F with satellites from Lockheed Martin.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 17, 2026The next launch for the SDA will be either T1TL-A with satellites from Northrop Grumman, or T1TL-F with satellites from Lockheed Martin. Rather then following a fixed monthly schedule like before, the SDA will now launch whoever is ready, even if that means some launches delay.

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

PlanValue 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.

RelationshipsValue 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.

PlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 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.

GrowthValue 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.

PlanValue 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.

PlanValue 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.

CapabilityGeneralValue 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.

RelationshipsValue 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.

RelationshipsValue 3.8Jul 4, 2026GAO Report Cites $11 Billion Cost Overruns and Launch Delivery Bottlenecks in Space Force Portfolio

The 12 space-based interceptor OTA awardees were Anduril, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics, GITAI USA Inc, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Quindar Inc, Raytheon, Sci-Tec Inc, SpaceX, True Anomaly Inc, and Turion Space Corp.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 3, 2026Golden Dome OTA Contracts: Space Defense Acquisition Shift 2026

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

GrowthValue 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.

PlanCapabilityValue 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.

CapabilityValue 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...
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