Northrop Grumman
With its headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the company has made substantial contributions to space exploration and defense. Notably, Northrop Grumman is responsible for the construction of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Additionally, the company provides critical components for missile defense systems and has been a key player in the development and maintenance of the U.S.’s advanced high-tech space and defense infrastructure.
Boeing
Boeing is a multinational corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, known for its significant contributions to commercial aviation, defense, and space technology. In the realm of space and defense, Boeing has been instrumental in developing key assets such as the Starliner spacecraft for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system, a high-capacity satellite communications system for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies. The company has made significant contributions to space exploration and defense, with a portfolio that includes the Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond, as well as advanced missile defense systems. As one of the world’s largest defense contractors, it plays a crucial role in maintaining and advancing the capabilities of space and defense.