Space

Mission-Integrated Space Capabilities

Space is the connector. It links our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a place to drive innovation that protects our world, unites every domain and explores the solar system.  

As a leader in mission integration, Lockheed Martin accelerates outcomes, delivering on our customer’s most challenging missions. We’re doing this by investing in differentiated capabilities and integrated solutions. We are self-funding technology demonstrations, shouldering risk in service of customer solutions and promoting global collaboration, partnering with companies within and outside of the traditional space sector to drive speed, agility and supply chain resilience.

The space economy is evolving, and the need for human advancements and technological innovation is greater than ever. See how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

We're Reimagining How Space Can Connect Us

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Transforming Space Exploration

We’re advancing spacecraft for Earth observation and scientific discovery. We’re designing, building and testing lunar and deep space exploration capabilities, including NASA’s Orion spacecraft, and creating early-warning weather and climate observation satellites, like the GOES-R series.

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Creating End-To End Mission Solutions

Space is the force multiplier in multi-domain operations. We’re creating breakthrough technologies focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re integrating platforms, sensors and weapons to provide faster situational awareness and continuous, secured connectivity to share critical mission data between forces in the most contested environments. 

1,000,000+
hours of planetary spacecraft operations
8
planets visited by Lockheed Martin spacecraft
300+
mission payloads built for customers
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Explore Our Space Capabilities and Enabling Technologies

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Deep Space Exploration

Spacecraft, instruments, robotics and integrated systems designed for the scientific study of the solar systemthe Moon, asteroids, planets, stars and beyond.
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Human Space Exploration

Spacecraft, integrated systems and services that will take humanity back to the Moon and shape future missions to Mars.
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National Security Space

Delivering accelerated and resilient space-enabled security solutions for our nation and allies through end-to-end mission knowledge and partnerships.
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Strategic & Missile Defense Systems

Partnering with those who stand watch to deter adversaries, defend freedom and defeat threats.
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Weather & Earth Science

Innovative spacecraft and technologies shaping the future of weather forecasting and environmental observation to help save lives and improve resiliency.
Latest Space News   ___
Mar 13, 2025
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LM 400 Technology Demonstration Satellite Prepares to Launch
Mar 05, 2025
Press Release
The latest self-funded technology demonstration from Lockheed Martin is ready to launch no earlier than March 15.
Mar 04, 2025
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Learn how Lockheed Martin’s latest CJADC2 Interoperability Factory enhances military operational efficiency and effectiveness.
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A career that's built to inspire.

Embracing the technology of tomorrow is one thing. Anticipating it, envisioning it, building it - that's where we thrive.

Our team creates breakthrough innovations that protect what matters most here on Earth while bringing us closer to discovering more of space.

Explore our skill areas and open roles in space to find your next opportunity.

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