Space

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space.

Defining Possible in Every Orbit

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age.

Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

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What We Do in Space

Providing End-to-End Missile Defense
Our end-to-end missile defeat heritage is defined by flight-proven ground systems, battle management, command and control systems, missile interceptors and test targets that verify their efficacy.

Leading the Way in Space

Missile Warning and Tracking

Detect, Track, and Discriminate Missile Threats.

Missile Warning and Tracking

Space Domain Awareness

Advancing the frontiers of deep space surveillance to ensure our warfighters remain one step ahead of potential threats.

Space Domain Awareness

Military Satellite Communications

Delivering seamless communications connectivity in every threat environment.

Military Satellite Communications

Propulsion

Building the world's largest and most advanced solid rocket motors.

Propulsion

Ground Systems

Connecting all domains from earth to orbit with real-time intelligence for real-time decision-making.

Ground Systems

Launch

At the forefront of Space Launch technology for decades, conducting nearly 100 space launch missions and boosting hundreds of payloads into space.

Launch


Space in the News

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Northrop Grumman Gifts James Webb Space Telescope Full-Scale Model to the Space Foundation

Northrop Grumman Gifts James Webb Space Telescope Full-Scale Model to the Space Foundation

Northrop Grumman’s Ballistic Missile Target Successfully Launched for Aegis Weapon System Test

Northrop Grumman’s Ballistic Missile Target Successfully Launched for Aegis Weapon System Test

The Low-Risk Path for Never-Fail Missions

The Low-Risk Path for Never-Fail Missions

Northrop Grumman Next Generation Interceptor Solid Rocket Motor Delivered for First Static Test Fire

Northrop Grumman Next Generation Interceptor Solid Rocket Motor Delivered for First Static Test Fire

Northrop Grumman Completes First BOLE Solid Rocket Motor Segment for NASA’s Space Launch System

Northrop Grumman Completes First BOLE Solid Rocket Motor Segment for NASA’s Space Launch System

Northrop Grumman’s 20th Cargo Resupply Mission Successfully Launches to the International Space Station for NASA

Northrop Grumman’s 20th Cargo Resupply Mission Successfully Launches to the International Space Station for NASA

Northrop Grumman Satellite-Refueling Technology Selected as First Preferred Refueling Solution Interface Standard for Space Systems Command (SSC)

Northrop Grumman Satellite-Refueling Technology Selected as First Preferred Refueling Solution Interface Standard for Space Systems Command (SSC)

Northrop Grumman Test Fires Full-Scale Sentinel Stage-Two Solid Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman Test Fires Full-Scale Sentinel Stage-Two Solid Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman’s Solid Rocket Boosters Help Power First Launch of ULA’s Vulcan Rocket

Northrop Grumman’s Solid Rocket Boosters Help Power First Launch of ULA’s Vulcan Rocket

Big Booster Benefits – First Flight of Longest Monolithic Solid Rocket Motors

Big Booster Benefits – First Flight of Longest Monolithic Solid Rocket Motors

Northrop Grumman Completes Essential Tests for Arctic Region Satellite Communications Program

Northrop Grumman Completes Essential Tests for Arctic Region Satellite Communications Program

Northrop Grumman Selected to Deliver Nearly 40 More Data Transport Satellites for Space Development Agency’s Next Generation Low-Earth Orbit Constellation of Connectivity

Northrop Grumman Selected to Deliver Nearly 40 More Data Transport Satellites for Space Development Agency’s Next Generation Low-Earth Orbit Constellation of Connectivity

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