Northrop Grumman
Four fears satellite manufacturers can’t shake
Satellite manufacturers expressed optimism about market demand, but also listed challenges they face amid market and technological changes.
Airbus impressed by Northrop Grumman, but remains undecided on satellite servicing
Airbus Defence and Space wanted to launch a satellite servicer shortly after Northrop Grumman launched MEV-1, but backed away from those plans two years ago because of uncertainty about the commercial market.
Cygnus mission extended for tests of communications payload
A Cygnus cargo spacecraft that was scheduled to reenter in late February will instead remain in orbit for another month so a payload on the spacecraft can perform additional tests.
DARPA picks Northrop Grumman as its commercial partner for satellite servicing program
Under the agreement, DARPA will provide the robotics payload for a Mission Robotic Vehicle.
Northrop Grumman completes static fire test of OmegA rocket’s second stage
Northrop Grumman announced it completed a static fire test of the second stage of its OmegA rocket in Promontory, Utah.
Kratos, Bechtel join Northrop Grumman’s bid to develop future ICBM for U.S. Air Force
The Air Force is expected to award a sole-source development contract to Northrop Grumman for GBSD in August.
Cygnus launches to space station
A Cygnus cargo spacecraft launched Feb. 15 carrying more than three tons of supplies and experiments for the International Space Station.
Cygnus launch to ISS scrubbed as NASA considers schedule changes for future cargo missions
A technical issue scrubbed a scheduled Feb. 9 launch a Cygnus cargo mission to the International Space Station as NASA is considering changes to the schedule of future cargo missions and science activities on the station given uncertainties about the size of the station’s crew.
Power loss halves Eutelsat 5 West B capacity, hosted payload spared
Eutelsat said an investigation into the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite, launched in October, concluded that one of its two solar arrays was unusable, reducing power to support communications services.
JWST remains on schedule for March 2021 launch
Despite a limited amount of schedule reserve remaining, both NASA and Northrop Grumman are cautiously optimistic that the James Webb Space Telescope will remain on schedule for launch in March 2021.
OmegA rocket’s first customer still needs customer of its own
Saturn CEO Jim Simpson said making the OmegA launch reservation before it has customers locked down for the NationSat spacecraft OmegA would carry is part of the startup’s strategy for providing a one-stop-shop for its target customers.
Northrop Grumman wins competition to build future ICBM, by default
The Air Force will begin a sole-source negotiation with Northrop Grumman in anticipation of a GBSD contract.
Saturn Satellite Networks to be first customer of Northrop Grumman’s OmegA
Northrop Grumman announced Dec. 12 that Saturn Satellite Networks, a startup satellite manufacturer, will be the customer for the first OmegA launch in 2021.
Northrop Grumman touts financial strength in marketing pitch for OmegA rocket
Northrop is pushing the message that its financial strength should be considered by the Air Force as it decides which two providers in 2020 will receive five-year contracts.
Northrop Grumman to launch OmegA rocket from ULA’s Delta 4 pad at Vandenberg
Space Launch Complex 6, or SLC-6, is a sprawling facility that the Air Force leases to United Launch Alliance.
Solar array issue jeopardizes new Eutelsat satellite
Eutelsat said it is still working to understand what impact the power problem may have on the Eutelsat 5 West B satellite.
