Northrop Grumman

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/northrop-grumman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the corporate structure?Comprised of Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems divisions

Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM): A long-range missile capable of delivering nuclear warheads to targets thousands of miles away.
Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar: An advanced radar system that uses an array of small, electronically controlled antenna elements for precise targeting and multi-functionality.
Geostationary Orbit: An orbit around Earth where a satellite appears to remain in a fixed position relative to a point on the ground.
Stealth Technology: Design and manufacturing techniques used to make aircraft or vehicles difficult to detect by radar and other sensors.