Northrop Grumman to Build Rapid Spy Satellite Prototype for US Space Force

By Aamir Khollam · Interesting Engineering · 2026-09-19

Interesting Engineering reports that Northrop Grumman secured a contract to develop a compact reconnaissance satellite for the GHOST-R program. The suitcase-sized spacecraft will monitor resident objects in geosynchronous orbit to improve military awareness of potential orbital t

Interesting Engineering reports that Northrop Grumman secured a contract to develop a compact reconnaissance satellite for the GHOST-R program. The suitcase-sized spacecraft will monitor resident objects in geosynchronous orbit to improve military awareness of potential orbital t