Northrop Grumman Proposes Space Missions to Go ... in 48 Hours or Less

Northrop Grumman Proposes Space Missions to Go ... in 48 Hours or Less

Northrop Grumman Proposes Space Missions to Go ... in 48 Hours or Less
Company to define concepts for reusable, rapid-turnaround launch
system

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 4, 2006) -- The U.S. Air Force would
be able to launch satellites or deliver special purpose payloads in as
little as 48 hours using a new, rapid-turnaround launch system
proposed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC). The new concept,
called a Hybrid Launch Vehicle (HLV), would also reduce launch costs
by approximately two-thirds compared to the cost of using a medium
evolved expendable launch vehicle.

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    Michael

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