Satellite News

Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully conducted a full-scale static fire test of the second stage of its OmegA rocket in Promontory, Utah. Developed to support the U.S. Space Force’s National Security Space Launch programme, the OmegA Launch System remains on track for its first certification flight in spring 2021.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it was awarded an $11.5 million contract to build an advanced space radio monitoring system for a U.S. government customer. The company said the system will incorporate Kratos technologies and integrated products to help the country regulate and protect the satellite spectrum. The customer was not disclosed.