Northrop Grumman
Cygnus, GEOStar buses, SLS boosters, MEV servicing. Based in Falls Church, VA, US, founded 1994 by Jack Northrop, Leroy Grumman.
- Where
- Falls Church, VA, US
- Founded
- 1994
- Chief executive
- Kathy J. Warden Wikidata
- Notable investors
- Capital International Investors, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, VANGUARD GROUP INC disclosed holders above 5%, from SEC filings
- Staff
- 65,600
Where they are 1
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Cygnus, GEOStar buses, SLS boosters, MEV servicing.
Launch record 4 flown
The record shows 4 flown, from Apr 7, 2026 onward. This is what we hold rather than the company's full history: our launch record begins where our collection does.
| Date | Mission | Outcome | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | Pegasus XL | Swift Boost Mission | Full success | A | 100 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Pegasus XL | LINK | Full success | A | 100 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Minotaur IV | STP-S29A | Full success | A | 100 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Minotaur IV | STPSat-7 | Full success | A | 100 |
On the record 2 claims
- Achieved Northrop Grumman's SpaceLogistics subsidiary is eyeing a 2026 launch for its next-generation… During 2026
- Pending After launch this summer, the MRV will take roughly one year to reach its orbit. Mid-2027
Of these, 1 achieved, 1 pending. Each claim's full quote, source and evidence is on Worth keeping an eye on.
In the news 5
- Northrop Launches Evolved Satellite Servicing Spacecraft
- SpaceX launches Northrop mission to extend the life of aging satellites
- Northrop adds to charges on Vulcan solid rocket motor program
- Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch novel geosynchronous robotic servicing satellite on decade-long mission