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 to Produce First Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor

Northrop Grumman to Produce First Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor

Northrop Grumman Tests Most Powerful Segmented Solid Rocket Booster Ever Built

Northrop Grumman Tests Most Powerful Segmented Solid Rocket Booster Ever Built

Northrop Grumman Achieves First-Ever Undocking Between Two Commercial Spacecraft in Geosynchronous Orbit

Northrop Grumman Achieves First-Ever Undocking Between Two Commercial Spacecraft in Geosynchronous Orbit

Careers in Space

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