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Northrop Grumman Taps Mynaric to Supply Laser Terminals

By Rachel Jewett

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

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Northrop Grumman Taps Mynaric to Supply Laser Terminals

A rendering of a side to side comparison between Mynaric's CONDOR Mk2 (left) and CONDOR Mk3 (right) optical communications terminal. Photo: Rocket Lab

Mynaric has signed a multi-year agreement with Northrop Grumman [NOC] as a strategic supplier for laser communications for space applications that it says will be worth at least $35 million. Mynaric has submitted bids to Northrop Grumman for multiple government space programs that are pending, with a combined value in the mid-double digit million range. Separately, Northrop Grumman will purchase a set of CONDOR Mk3 terminals. The companies said the agreement gives Northrop Grumman preferred access to Mynaric products and services, and…

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