Thursday, August 13, 2020

Northrop Grumman completes first qualification test of new rocket motor for United Launch Alliance

Promontory UT (SPX) Aug 14, 2020
Northrop Grumman Corporation conducted its first ground test of an extended length 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63XL) in Promontory, Utah. This variation of the company's GEM 63 strap-on booster was developed in partnership with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to provide additional lift capability to the Vulcan Centaur vehicle. "Our new GEM 63XL motors leverage its flight-proven

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