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JPSS-2 deploys solar array after delay
A weather satellite is in good condition after suffering a problem deploying its solar array immediately after launch Nov. 10.
Atlas 5 launches weather satellite, reentry tech demo mission
An Atlas 5 successfully launched a polar-orbiting weather satellite and a reentry technology demonstrator on the final flight of the vehicle from California.
Cygnus arrives at space station despite solar array problem
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station Nov. 9 despite having only one of its two solar arrays deployed.
Cygnus solar array fails to deploy
NASA is weighing whether it is safe for a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft to approach the International Space Station because one of two solar array failed to deploy hours after launch Nov. 7.
Antares launches Cygnus cargo mission to ISS
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station after a successful launch Nov. 7 on the next-to-last flight of the current version of the company’s Antares rocket.
Leidos selected by Northrop Grumman to supply sensor payloads for U.S. missile-tracking satellites
Northrop Grumman selected Leidos to supply infrared sensor payloads for the U.S. Space Development Agency’s missile-tracking satellite constellation in low Earth orbit.
Lunar landing restored for Artemis 4 mission
NASA has restored plans to include a lunar landing on its Artemis 4 mission to the moon later this decade, months after saying that the mission would instead be devoted to assembly of the lunar Gateway.
Centaur issue delays JPSS-2 launch
The launch of a polar-orbiting weather satellite and reentry technology demonstration will be delayed more than a week because of a battery problem with the upper stage of their rocket, NASA announced Oct. 29.
NASA outlines case for making sole-source SLS award to Boeing-Northrop joint venture
A procurement document sheds new light on the formation of a joint venture to which NASA plans to award a long-term contract for producing the Space Launch System rocket.
Next NOAA weather satellite launching just in time
NOAA is preparing to launch the Joint Polar Satellite System-2 on Nov. 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
After successful first launch, Firefly sets sight on national security market
After winning a $17.6 million Space Force contract for a 2023 mission, Firefly eyes more opportunities in the military market
Small launch vehicle industry growth slows
The growth of the small launch vehicle industry is slowing, with fewer new vehicles entering the market and more vehicles going defunct, as demand for such vehicles lags expectations.
Northrop Grumman and Firefly to partner on upgraded Antares
Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace announced Aug. 8 that they will work together to develop a new first stage for Northrop’s Antares launch vehicle as well as a future medium-lift rocket.
NASA, companies reject concerns over commercial space station development schedules
Both NASA and the companies selected by the agency to begin development of commercial space stations say they don’t share concerns raised by watchdogs that such stations may not be ready by the time the International Space Station is retired.
Northrop Grumman dismisses speculation that its 2018 acquisition of Orbital ATK could be challenged
Northrop Grumman does not expect an ongoing antitrust review of its acquisition of Orbital ATK to have any “adverse impact” on the company, said CEO Kathy Warden.
NASA prepares to award SLS launch services contract to Boeing-Northrop joint venture
NASA is preparing to award a contract to a Boeing-Northrop Grumman joint venture for Space Launch System missions that could run through the middle of the next decade.
Northrop Grumman gets $22 million Space Force contract to build small-satellite carrier bus
Northrop Grumman won a sole-source award for a satellite called ROOSTER, short for Rapid On-orbit Space Technology Evaluation Ring
Northrop Grumman selects Airbus to supply satellite buses for U.S. military constellation
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense will produce 42 satellite buses for the Space Development Agency's Transport Layer Tranche 1
Cygnus departs ISS after reboost test
A Cygnus cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station June 28, three days after it demonstrated its ability to raise the station’s orbit.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates Mynaric laser terminals for military constellation
Using Mynaric terminals, Northrop Grumman conducted a ground demonstration of optical communications for the U.S. Space Development Agency's LEO constellation.
