Aerospace and defense Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has reportedly collaborated with Elon Musk’s SpaceX on a classified spy satellite initiative to bolster the U.S. government’s surveillance capabilities. The project endeavors to provide high-resolution imagery from low-Earth orbits, augmenting conventional drone and reconnaissance aircraft methods. Reuters noted, citing sources close to the project, that this alliance marks a strategic move by government officials to diversify involvement in such a sensitive intelligence venture.  They emphasized the government’s cautious stance toward consolidating control under a single contractor, especially one led by an individual, highlighting the need for distributed responsibility. While details regarding other potential participants remain undisclosed, the Reuters report added that Northrop Grumman’s ...