Northrop Grumman Builds military and science satellites, the Cygnus resupply spacecraft, solid rocket motors, and the Sentinel ICBM SpaceX Designs and operates reusable launch vehicles, crew and cargo spacecraft, and the Starlink broadband constellation, with a national-security variant 
| Northrop Grumman | SpaceX | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Falls Church, Virginia | Hawthorne, California |
| Type | public | private |
| Status | operating | operating |
| Employees | — | 10,493 |
| Total funding | — | $1.3B |
| Latest round | — | Secondary |
| Sectors | Space Defense Systems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion | Launch Services, Satellite Communications, Satellite Manufacturing |
| Products listed | 0 | 9 |
| Federal contracts | 25 ($21.07B) | 2 ($3.46B) |
| Launches | 93 (92%) | 820 (82%) |
| Leaders listed | — | Elon Musk, Gwynne Shotwell, Bret Johnsen |
| News mentions | 3 | 35 |
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How do Northrop Grumman and SpaceX compare?
Both companies work in Satellite Manufacturing. Northrop Grumman was founded in 1939 and SpaceX in 2002.
Which has more US federal contracts, Northrop Grumman or SpaceX?
Northrop Grumman has been awarded more, with $21.07B across 25 awards.
Which has more launches, Northrop Grumman or SpaceX?
SpaceX leads with 820 tracked launches (82% success rate).
What do Northrop Grumman and SpaceX have in common?
Northrop Grumman and SpaceX both hold federal contracts with National Aeronautics and Space Administration.