Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced advancements in solid rocket motor manufacturing and propulsion technology, highlighted by its annual Solid Motor Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo). This initiative integrates rapid design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing cycles to mature new propulsion designs and qualify materials and processes. The company reported that additive manufacturing and advanced tooling have reduced lead times for certain rocket motor components and nozzle structures by up to 75%. These results reflect ongoing research and development efforts, though it was not specified if they have been or will be formally presented at a scientific conference.
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