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Rocketdyne is a U.S. space propulsion, power and electronics company that relaunched as an independent business on August 4, 2026, after AE Industrial Partners closed the $845 million acquisition of L3Harris Technologies' commercial space propulsion, power and electronics units. AE Industrial holds a 60% controlling stake and L3Harris retains a 40% noncontrolling interest. The company employs approximately 1,300 people across five U.S. locations and its portfolio includes the RL10 upper-stage engine, in-space electric thrusters, nuclear and solar space power systems, and spacecraft electronics used across ULA, NASA and defence programs. Kristin Houston, who led the businesses inside L3Harris, is the new CEO.