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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Leading the Way in Space

Defining What's Possible Beyond Earth
Our 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 and explore beyond earth.

What We Do In Space

Space Domain Awareness satellites

Space Domain Awareness

Advancing the frontiers of deep space surveillance to ensure our warfighters remain one step ahead of potential threats.

Missile warning and tracking satellite above earth

Missile Warning and Tracking

Leveraging experience and data-driven solutions to keep pace as the threat evolves.

Military Communications Satellite above earth

Military Satellite Communications

Delivering seamless communications connectivity in every threat environment. 

Hypersonics missile launching

Hypersonics

Ushering in a new era of faster, more survivable, highly capable weapons.


spacecraft above moon

Exploration

Empowering humanity to make groundbreaking discoveries about our universe.

flames firing from rocket motor propulsion test

Propulsion

Building the world's largest and most advanced solid rocket motors.


ground systems radar pointing toward the sky

Ground Systems

Connecting all domains from earth to orbit with real-time intelligence for real-time decision-making.



Space in the News

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Northrop Grumman Gifts James Webb Space Telescope Full-Scale Model to the Space Foundation

Nighttime Ballistic Missile Test

Northrop Grumman’s Ballistic Missile Target Successfully Launched for Aegis Weapon System Test

rocket motor being tested.

The Low-Risk Path for Never-Fail Missions

Stage Three solid rocket motor readied for shipping

Northrop Grumman Next Generation Interceptor Solid Rocket Motor Delivered for First Static Test Fire

rocket motor segment being transported on flat bed truck

Northrop Grumman Completes First BOLE Solid Rocket Motor Segment for NASA’s Space Launch System

launch of Cygnus cargo delivery spacecraft

Northrop Grumman’s 20th Cargo Resupply Mission Successfully Launches to the International Space Station for NASA

Rendering of Satellite Refueling in space.

Northrop Grumman Satellite-Refueling Technology Selected as First Preferred Refueling Solution Interface Standard for Space Systems Command (SSC)

rendering of rocket launch

Northrop Grumman Test Fires Full-Scale Sentinel Stage-Two Solid Rocket Motor

rocket engines firing on launchpad

Northrop Grumman’s Solid Rocket Boosters Help Power First Launch of ULA’s Vulcan Rocket

solid rocket motor test on cloudy day

Big Booster Benefits – First Flight of Longest Monolithic Solid Rocket Motors

technicians in highbay working on a satellite

Northrop Grumman Completes Essential Tests for Arctic Region Satellite Communications Program

An artist’s rendering of Northrop Grumman’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer satellites on orbit.

Northrop Grumman Selected to Deliver Nearly 40 More Data Transport Satellites for Space Development Agency’s Next Generation Low-Earth Orbit Constellation of Connectivity

Careers in Space

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 Virginia

Space Careers in Utah

Defining Possible.

Defining Possible.