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Northrop Grumman advances space-domain awareness prototype as Terma joins MDA Space’s AURORA satellite supply chain

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Northrop Grumman is targeting delivery of a space-domain awareness prototype satellite within 24 months, with high-quality imaging and more frequent characterization of geosynchronous-orbit objects. Separately, Terma will provide MDA Space with power and radio-frequency checkout equipment and central checkout systems for AURORA satellite production and testing.

Discovered 2026-09-21T23:05:34.470895-07:00 | 2026-09-21T23:05:34.470895-07:00

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  • The two agreements highlight parallel investment in space surveillance and the industrial infrastructure needed to test and produce satellites at higher volumes.
  • Northrop’s 24-month delivery target and focus on more frequent geosynchronous-orbit characterization point to faster deployment of space-domain awareness capabilities.
  • Terma’s equipment will support power, radio-frequency and central checkout functions for MDA Space’s AURORA production line, establishing a concrete supplier role in satellite manufacturing scale-up.

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2026-09-21T23:05:34.470895-07:00
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2026-09-22T01:15:59.635782-07:00
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