Discover Northrop Grumman : Space Technology

HEADQUARTERS: Redondo Beach, California

AT A GLANCE: Northrop Grumman Space Technology develops a broad range of systems at the leading edge of space, defense and electronics technology. The sector creates products for U.S. government, commercial and international customers that contribute significantly to the nation's security and leadership in science and technology. 8,600 employees work at facilities in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Virginia.

MISSION: Space Technology's systems link military forces with space-based communications networks, keep a global eye on hostile threats with 24/7 early warning satellites, explore the universe with high-performance space telescopes and science spacecraft, and probe closer to home with earth science and remote sensing platforms. Space Technology is revolutionizing the battlefield with laser systems, giving war fighters instant access to high-volume information with broadband satellite systems and integrated avionics, and boosting the speed of telecommunications with ever more capable microelectronics.