Civil and Commercial Space

Solving the mysteries of the universe. That's Defining Possible.

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Defining Possible in Civil and Commercial Space

Our depth and breadth of mission experience in developing leading-edge space technologies allows us to play vital roles in the quest to answer compelling questions about the origins of our universe, to explore beyond our own planet, and pioneer new technologies.

Our team is passionate about space exploration, science and technology. We have been part of space exploration from the very beginning and we continue to lean forward in defining infinite possibilities for our customers to solve their toughest problems as we build the future of space.

Civil and Commercial Space

Artemis Program

From boosters that launch astronauts to habitats to prepare for lunar landings, we are providing the technologies powering the Artemis generation.

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James Webb Space Telescope

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built.

TESS Satellite at Dulles Satellite Manufacturing facility

Science and Environment Satellites

Northrop Grumman has been designing and building space systems that have changed human understanding of the universe around us.

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Weather/Earth Observation

Northrop Grumman-built spacecraft have been monitoring the earth and providing vital data on land use and climate for over five decades.

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SpaceLogistics

Our on-orbit servicing technologies are paving the way for spacecraft servicing, life extension and robotic assembly.

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Space Launch

We built the world’s first privately-developed space launch vehicle and have since conducted nearly 100 space launch missions.

The new GEM 63XL motor is tested for ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle.

Propulsion Systems

Northrop Grumman is the world’s premiere provider of solid rocket motors for strategic, tactical and space launch applications.

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Communications Satellites

We are applying our complete mission engineering expertise to provide reliable communications satellites and ground systems that help bring people together.

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Eagle-3

A highly reliable, resilient spacecraft for the most challenging and essential missions.

Propulsion Systems Analyses

Propulsion Products and Services

A complete range of propulsion products and services to develop and produce high quality flight hardware.

Videos: Discovery

Northrop Grumman is proud to lead the industry team building NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Careers in Space

Space Careers in Greater Phoenix, AZ

Space Careers in Greater Los Angeles, CA

Space Careers in Colorado

Space Careers in Greater Baltimore, MD

Space Careers in Northern VA

Space Careers in Utah

How do we Define Possible in Space?

Read more about Northrop Grumman's Innovation in Space.

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Keeping Astronauts Safe with NASA’s Orion Spacecraft’s Launch Abort System

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Rising to the Occasion: Northrop Grumman and the GBSD Program

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How Do You Test Hypersonic Systems?

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A New Space Paradigm Calls for Purpose-Built Spacecraft

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An Ingenious Device: The Pinch Polarizer Is Used All Over Space

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Spacecraft Design: The Art and Science of Breaking Barriers