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  1. The Air Force partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to collaborate on prototyping projects.

Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract for GHOST-R Space Prototype

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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Northrop Grumman was awarded a contract to execute the Defense Innovation Unit's Kill Web portfolio. The company will deliver the GHOST-R prototype, a commercially derived ESPASat-L satellite, for the United States Space Force and DIU. This prototype, which incorporates TRL-11 optical payloads from Irvine, is scheduled for delivery in 24 months.

From eurasiareview.com

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The contract expands Northrop Grumman's role in low-cost, proliferated space systems. The GHOST-R mission is intended to improve characterization of objects in geosynchronous orbit, battle-damage assessment, and positive identification, augmenting space domain awareness.

The Air Force and the Defense Innovation Unit collaborated on prototyping projects.

From eurasiareview.com

Who's involved

  • United States Space ForceUltimate client commissioning the GHOST-R prototype for operational use
  • ArizonaLocation serving as an operational base for the assembly and integration of the prototype
  • IrvineLocation providing the TRL-11 optical payloads required for the prototype

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  • ArizonaSpeculative

    The state of Arizona might see increased demand for manufacturing and integration services related to the prototype assembly.

  • IntelSpeculative

    Intel might see increased demand for advanced semiconductor components due to sustained defense contract success.

  • TSMCSpeculative

    TSMC might see increased demand for advanced semiconductor components due to sustained defense contract success.

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