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Northrop Grumman Invests $50M in Firefly's Eclipse Rocket

6/1/2025

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Northrop Grumman is making waves in the aerospace industry with a $50 million investment in Firefly Aerospace, aimed at developing the powerful Eclipse medium-lift launch vehicle. Set to launch in 2026, Eclipse will carry 16,300 kg to low-Earth orbit, combining the strengths of Firefly's Alpha rocket and Northrop's Antares technology to bolster U.S. launch capabilities for both commercial and national security missions.

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Northrop Grumman is making waves in the aerospace industry with a $50 million investment in Firefly Aerospace, aimed at developing the powerful Eclipse medium-lift launch vehicle. Set to launch in 2026, Eclipse will carry 16,300 kg to low-Earth orbit, combining the strengths of Firefly's Alpha rocket and Northrop's Antares technology to bolster U.S. launch capabilities for both commercial and national security missions.