GEM 63XL Static Test

Building the world's largest monolithic solid rocket motor. That's Defining Possible.

The GEM 63XL static test motor installed into the test bay at the Promontory, Utah, facility Test Area.

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Northrop Grumman Delivers First GEM 63XL Solid Rocket Boosters to Support Vulcan First Flight

Northrop Grumman Delivers First GEM 63XL Solid Rocket Boosters to Support Vulcan First Flight

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Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes Validation Test of New Rocket Motor for United Launch Alliance

Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes Validation Test of New Rocket Motor for United Launch Alliance

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Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes First Qualification Test of New Rocket Motor for United Launch Alliance

Northrop Grumman Successfully Completes First Qualification Test of New Rocket Motor for United Launch Alliance

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GEM 63XL VM-1 Static Test

Fact Sheets

GEM 63XL Qualification Motor Static Test Fact Sheet

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GEM 63XL Validation Motor Static Test Fact Sheet

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A GEM 63XL rocket motor completes case winding and waits to be filled with propellant.

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    Motor in test stand and exit cone.
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    Northrop Grumman test fires solid motor for ULA’s Vulcan rocket

    Northrop Grumman test fires solid motor for ULA’s Vulcan rocket

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    Northrop Grumman Finalizes Contract for GEM Solid Rocket Boosters

    Northrop Grumman Finalizes Contract for GEM Solid Rocket Boosters

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