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Propulsion Tanks

Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Propulsion Tanks

Northrop Grumman offers a range of propulsion and pressurant tanks, including pressure management (PMD) tanks, diaphragm tanks, and motor cases, with six decades of on-orbit heritage.

Technical specifications

Tanks flown
7,000+
On-orbit failures
0
Operational heritage
60+ years
Product family includes
PMD tanks, diaphragm tanks, pressurant tanks, motor cases

About

Northrop Grumman’s propulsion tank offerings encompass various types such as propulsion and pressurant tanks, pressure management (PMD) tanks, diaphragm tanks, and motor cases. These tanks have demonstrated six decades of flawless on-orbit performance, supporting a wide array of missions across the solar system. They have been integral to major space exploration vehicles and various launch platforms, enabling both civil and national security missions. The company has produced over 7,000 reliable propulsion tanks, which have been deployed on key space vehicles and have contributed to missions reaching every planet.

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