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Rocketdyne Wins Contract to Support NOAA’s Next Generation Weather Satellites with Propulsion Systems

By GlobeNewswire

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocketdyne, the newly independent space technology company, has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to supply in-space propulsion for NOAA’s next generation of geostationary weather satellites.

Rocketdyne will supply propulsion systems for Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellites. Each GeoXO satellite will have 28 thrusters that will allow operators to control and maneuver the spacecraft, including monopropellant thrusters and electric propulsion systems.

“This contract continues our longstanding reputation as a trusted supplier of in-space propulsion systems,” said Rocketdyne Chief Executive Officer Kristin Houston. “We have delivered more than 22,000 thrusters of different types for weather, exploration and other satellite programs.”


Caption: Rocketdyne will provide each GeoXO satellite with 28 monopropellant and electric propulsion thrusters to help operators control and maneuver the spacecraft. Credit: Lockheed Martin

GeoXO is the latest in a long-running series of geostationary-orbiting satellite constellations that monitor severe storms, clouds and other meteorological and environmental phenomena for NOAA’s National Weather Service.

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Rocketdyne Thrusters for GeoXO Satellite

Rocketdyne will provide each GeoXO satellite with 28 monopropellant and electric propulsion thrusters to help operators control and maneuver the spacecraft. Credit: Lockheed Martin

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