Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in Firefly Aerospace for developing the Eclipse rocket with a 2026 launch target.

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Northrop Grumman investment supports development of Firefly’s Eclipse, a medium-lift model designed for a range of mission ...

U.S. defense contractor Northrop Grumman has invested $50 million into space startup Firefly Aerospace to aid the production ...

NOTE: The above video, courtesy of Northrop Grumman, shows various b-roll shots of the eclipse rocket. WALLOPS ISLAND, Va.

Northrop Grumman is investing $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further development of a medium-lift launch vehicle with ...