Northrop Grumman Space communications interns Caroline and Nicole had a powerful internship experience that shook them to their core…literally. […]
Two the Moon
Fifty Years at the Rocket Ranch
How did you find yourself working for Northrop Grumman? I started working at the company, when it was Thiokol, in 1970 (making $2.45 an hour, by the way). This was just four years before we won the contract to build the rocket motors for the Space Shuttle Program. Fifty years later, and now Northrop Grumman, […]
Made It Possible: Bonnie and Four Generations of Company Pride
From Thiokol Chemical Corporation to today, Bonnie and her family have served more than 165 combined years at Northrop Grumman heritage companies. I was always taught that if you landed a job at Thiokol Chemical Corporation — a Northrop Grumman heritage company — you had a career for the rest of your life. I learned […]
Made It Possible: Matt Mecham and Becoming a Booster Archaeologist
Imagine a big box of LEGOs®… You’ve been given that box with the goal of building a rocket model. Half of the LEGOs come from a first edition rocket model that was released decades ago and uses printed instructions. The other half are for a brand-new model that uses modern LEGOs and employs app-based instructions. […]
Made It Possible: Scott Mohrman and Seeing Stars
By Scott Mohrman It would be a once-in-a-lifetime shot. Outdoor photographers know that Utah summers offer the best chance to spot the Milky Way. This year, the opportunity happened to align with the Flight Support Booster (FSB-1) motor test on September 2, 2020 — a test of the Northrop Grumman-manufactured solid rocket motor that will […]
No Limitations
Jerry is a safety engineer at Northrop Grumman and an advocate for employees with disabilities, making sure his site’s facilities more accessible for those with disabilities. […]