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Northrop Grumman

A modern building with illuminated signage reading "Nortrop Grumman" stands prominently at night, showcasing its sleek architectural design and large glass windows.

An American aerospace and defence contractor that served as the prime contractor for the James Webb Space Telescope. The company led the design of the spacecraft bus and the sunshield, integrating components from dozens of subcontractors. Its predecessor TRW won the original contract in 2002; Northrop Grumman absorbed TRW later that year and inherited the program.

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