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 CRS-24 includes a new module for the Cold Atom Lab for quantum science research, hardware aimed at producing a greater number of therapeutic stem cells, model organisms to study the gut microbiome, and a receiver intended to enhance space weather models used to protect space-based infrastructure such as GPS and radar.
Northrop Grumman’s five GEM 63 boosters powered ULA’s Leo 5 mission.
Northrop Grumman CRS-24 is carrying about 11,000 pounds of cargo, including science investigations, supplies, and equipment for the Expedition 73 crew.
Northrop Grumman has more than seven decades of rocket motor expertise and has recently invested in its manufacturing facilities.
Northrop Grumman is flying its passive refueling module on a new servicing vehicle launching for the first time this summer.
The Space Force Space Systems Command approved Northrop Grumman’s passive refueling module as a possible refueling interface for its programs in 2024.
Northrop Grumman built the twin solid rocket boosters for SLS alongside NASA engineers.
Robert Hauge is president of Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics.
Boresight Pty Ltd's commercial and defence industry customers include Northrop Grumman, Anduril, DroneShield, Nammo, and Houbara.
The Pentagon formally enlisted Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman as additional prime contractors alongside SpaceX for Golden Dome in March 2026.
Space Force awarded Space-Based Interceptor study contracts to Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Anduril Industries, and True Anomaly in November 2025.
Katalyst Space Technologies plans to launch the spacecraft supporting Swift in June on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket.
Devin Elder is senior director for Communications and Networking Strategy and Business Development for Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems.
Northrop Grumman has completed some early in-orbit servicing missions in recent years.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is described as the first operational commercial robotic servicing mission in orbit.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle will use robotic arms to extend satellite life and perform in-orbit servicing tasks.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle is scheduled to launch in summer 2026.
Northrop Grumman's Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker is designed for in-orbit refueling and proximity operations.
The HelioSwarm Hub spacecraft is an adaptation of Northrop Grumman’s ESPAStar bus.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle uses robotic arms to help extend satellite life.