Northrop Grumman moves to expand Arizona satellite facilities

Northrop Grumman said today it has begun building a 100,000-square-foot addition to its satellite manufacturing facility in Gilbert, AZ, as well as a new 120,000-square-foot administrative and engineering building.

"These facilities enable the site to meet projected business growth and increased customer demand for high-quality, flight-proven satellites for NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as commercial and international customers," the contractor said.

According to Northrop, the expansion will double the facility's production capacity.