Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics

[ACTIVE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Dulles, VA · 2 models registered · 2 deployments

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics: 2 models, 2 deployments across 1 region. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Dulles, VA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

2

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman and the global leader in commercial on-orbit satellite servicing. The company operates the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV), the first commercial spacecraft to dock with and extend the life of geosynchronous satellites, and is developing the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) with robotic arms for refueling, inspection, and repair. SpaceLogistics serves both commercial operators (Intelsat, Optus, SES) and U.S. government customers including DARPA and the U.S. Space Force.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 20.0%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

FocusOn-orbit satellite servicing
RobotMission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) for on-orbit satellite servicing
ScaleOperator of the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) and MRV
BackersSubsidiary of Northrop Grumman
Parent companyNorthrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC)
ProductMission Extension Vehicle (MEV), Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV)
NotableFirst commercial satellite servicing spacecraft (MEV-1)
Service life15+ years planned
PresidentRob Hauge
VP Operations & Business DevelopmentJoseph Anderson
First commercial dockingMEV-1 docked with Intelsat 901 in February 2020 — first commercial satellite-to-satellite docking in GEO
Next launchMRV scheduled for summer 2026 on a dedicated SpaceX Falcon 9 with 3 Mission Extension Pods
MRV customersIntelsat (2 MEPs), Optus (1 MEP)
Financial stagemature (subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, NYSE: NOC)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Rob Haugereported, not verified

President, SpaceLogistics

Joseph Andersonreported, not verified

Vice President, SpaceLogistics

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

5 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating3
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

AWS1 · 1× joint · 976 total
Microsoft2 · 1× joint · 350 total
NVIDIA3 · 1× joint · 1110 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

    MOST RECENT

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics - 2 deploymentsNorthrop Grumman SpaceLogistics

Platform Models

2 entries

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

12 entries
What is Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman and the global leader in commercial on-orbit satellite servicing. The company operates the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV), the first commercial spacecraft to dock with and extend the life of geosynchronous satellites, and is developing the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) with robotic arms for refueling, inspection, and repair. SpaceLogistics serves both commercial operators (Intelsat, Optus, SES) and U.S. government customers including DARPA and the U.S. Space Force.

What does Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics make?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) (Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics builds physical robots).

Is Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics publicly traded?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Northrop Grumman | Parent company: Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC on the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics building in the same form factors include Impulse Space, AstroForge, Astrobotic Technology, China National Space Administration.

Who is the CEO of Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics?

Rob Hauge is the president of Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Northrop Grumman | Parent company: Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics headquartered?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics is headquartered in Dulles, VA, USA.

Who owns Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics is owned by Northrop Grumman | Parent company: Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics operate robots?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics operates 2 verified deployments, including at Geostationary Orbit (GEO).

How many robots has Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics deployments on record at sites including Geostationary Orbit (GEO). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics ranks in roughly the top 80% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics safe?

Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.