Our Space Capabilities

TDRSS SUCCESSES - This artist's concept shows a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite built by Northrop Grumman. The backbone of NASA's space-to-ground communications, the TDRS system provides almost uninterrupted communications with Earth-orbiting space shuttles and satellites. Six Northrop Grumman-built TDRS satellites have set a new standard for long life and reliability, collectively operating much longer than planned.(Northrop Grumman Images)

Space A – Z

Since the dawn of the space age, Northrop Grumman has put innovative products and ideas into orbit, on the Moon, and beyond – from systems engineering, spacecraft manufacturing, precision sensors, space instrument design, ground stations development, orbiting space platforms and revolutionary launch vehicles. Northrop Grumman makes the impossible in space possible, every day. […]

Space

SOLVING THE MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE IS IMPOSSIBLE.

Until it's not.

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Northrop Grumman is recognized across the universe as a leader in space technology. We’ve been Defining Possible above the atmosphere for over 60 years and we’re still leading the way today.
We provide end-to-end space capabilities for a broad range of customers. We’re building the next great space observatory, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, which will unlock mysteries of the universe. We continue our legacy of supporting vital military space programs with survivable, rapidly configurable systems, advanced threat detection and secure communications to win the future of space.

Undaunted: Pushing the Boundaries of What's Possible

OmegA Rocket: Counting Down to Launch

Test Fire: GEM 63 Rocket Motor

Changing Space: R3D2 Small Satellite Program

MEV-1: Industry's First In-Orbit Satellite Servicing System

Nylon In Space: Exploring Space Technology

Global Security

For 60 years, Northrop Grumman has anticipated the future of military space. From the launch pad to orbit, we deliver everything from missile systems to spacecraft to launch and command and control systems. We are dedicated to providing strategic defense, secure and reliable communications, robust missile warning and advanced space situational awareness to support our customers.

Learn more about our offerings to include: GBSD | Missile Defense | Missile Warning and Tracking | Global Milsatcom

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Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) System

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Milstar Communications Network

Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS)

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Science and Space Exploration

Northrop Grumman plays a vital role in human space exploration and space science programs. We are supporting NASA on programs like the James Webb Space Telescope, Chandra Space Telescope and the Dawn asteroid explorer, all of which are helping to define what's possible and answer compelling questions about the origins of our universe and our place in it.

Our contributions to NASA’s Artemis program to return humans to the Moon and on to Mars are helping us learn how humans can become a spacefaring species.

And programs like the LANDSAT, ICESat-2 and JPSS are observing our planet from space to help understand how we can make the Earth a better place.

Our Legacy in Space

The companies that are part of today's Northrop Grumman achieved historic accomplishments from the dawn of our nation’s ventures into space to become an established leader and trusted partner in national security, commercial and civil space.

Learn about our legacy in space. >