Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Complete Static Fire Test of Solid Rocket Motor

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have announced the completion of a static fire test for a long-range solid rocket motor at Northrop Grumman's Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in West Virginia.

This test aimed to validate the performance of the rocket motor and its design maturity, focusing on wired end-burning technology for hypersonic applications.

The testing provided valuable data for digital modeling and simulations, which are essential for confirming the design's effectiveness. The collaboration between Raytheon’s team and Northrop Grumman utilized model-based systems engineering to streamline the design and development process.