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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Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle-1 is scheduled to launch no earlier than July 21, 2026 at 21:15 UTC.
Northrop Grumman Australia was selected as the preferred industry partner for Australia’s solid rocket motor production effort.
The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites payload will travel to geosynchronous orbit via Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle.
Northrop Grumman built no additional Pegasus rockets after the final vehicle.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) is scheduled to launch no earlier than July 21 at 21:15 UTC.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is scheduled to launch with SpaceX on Tuesday, July 21, at 5:15 pm ET.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is described as the United States’ first multi-mission robotic servicer in space.
Northrop Grumman built the Mission Robotic Vehicle in partnership with DARPA and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
The Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program is managed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman is open to opportunities to produce more Pegasus rockets if needed.
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.
Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is back in the air with Pegasus and LINK.
The previous launch attempt involving Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane was scrubbed because of a software issue.
The planned drop and launch time for Northrop Grumman's Stargazer operation is 08:35 UTC.
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.
Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is returning to Bucholz Army Airfield.
Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane was carrying the Pegasus rocket and Katalyst's LINK spacecraft.
Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is carrying the Pegasus rocket and Katalyst's LINK spacecraft.
Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket was carrying LINK, Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft for the Swift observatory.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is designed to service satellites in orbit, including repairs, upgrades, and life-extension missions.