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Northrop Grumman is defining the architecture for an operational version of this hybrid launch system under a 20-month, $3.0 million studies and analysis contract with the Air Force's Space & Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base. The contract includes a base amount of $1.5 million over 14 months, with an option for an additional $1.5 million over an additional six months.