Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 -
In a significant advancement in the space launch industry, Northrop Grumman s Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63XL) solid rocket booster (SRB) has made its inaugural flight aboard United Launch Alliance s
The new booster is designed for direct-to-geosynchronous orbit and other high-energy missions but priced to compete in the burgeoning market for low-Earth-orbit transport as well.