Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“We have a great partnership with Northrop Grumman; we have a great partnership with all our partners. It’s a great pleasure to be able to be here today and cut the ribbon after signing this historic agreement to utilize this awesome facility to support our nation’s space program.”

Source: Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, discussing the recent agreement that will allow Northrop Grumman to assemble and test its new OmegA rocket inside the massive facility’s High Bay 2, one of four high bays in the building. Officials with NASA, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force gathered in High Bay 2 on Aug. 16 to celebrate the partnership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by legislative representatives and spaceport employees.

FMI: www.nasa.gov