# Rocketdyne Pursues Space Propulsion Customers

Rocketdyne is seeking new space-company customers for its in-space propulsion business while continuing to serve established satellite manufacturers, including Lockheed Martin, for which it supplied the engine for the AEHF-6 satellite. The report describes market expansion, not a specific solicitation or award: it gives no contract value, procurement timeline, or open opportunity. Procurement teams planning future satellite or in-space propulsion acquisitions can treat this as a supplier-market development and include Rocketdyne in relevant market research, rather than as an immediate bid opportunity.

- Companies assessing propulsion suppliers can evaluate Rocketdyne alongside other providers during market research for future satellite programs.
- Rocketdyne’s pursuit of additional space-company customers may broaden its customer base beyond established satellite manufacturers, but the signal does not specify new awards or government demand.
- No solicitation, award value, or procurement deadline is identified, so the signal supports supplier awareness rather than a near-term proposal action.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Vendors
- Rocketdyne ()
- Lockheed Martin ()
- L3Harris Technologies ()

### Sources
- [Rocketdyne Pursuing More In-Space Propulsion Business With New Customers - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/rocketdyne-pursuing-more-in-space-propulsion-business-with-new-customers/business-financial) - Defense Daily