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Northrop Declares First Stage Test of New OmegA Rocket a Success

By Vivienne Machi

Thursday, May 30th, 2019

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Northrop Declares First Stage Test of New OmegA Rocket a Success

The first stage of Northrop Grumman's OmegA rocket in position for a static test fire in Promontory, Utah. The test fire occurred May 30, 2019. Photo: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems [NOC] conducted a largely successful ground test of the first stage of its new OmegA launch vehicle May 30, completing a step toward the goal of reaching first launch by 2021. The test, which was conducted at the company’s Promontory, Utah facility Thursday and streamed live on the company's website, involved the first stage motor firing for about 122 seconds and produced more than 2 million pounds of maximum thrust, according to the company. It measured…

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