L3Harris monetizes commercial space unit, keeps Rocketdyne stake, funds growth
Aug 4, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
The cash proceeds improve liquidity and enable capex in growth initiatives; preserving a 40% stake in Rocketdyne keeps upside in space tech, potentially supporting higher future value without full exposure to a volatile commercial space market.
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L3Harris completed the sale of a majority stake in its commercial space propulsion, power and electronics business to AE Industrial Partners for an enterprise value of $845 million. RS-25 engine operations are excluded and LHX will maintain about 40% ownership in Rocketdyne, AE’s new space technologies venture, while proceeds are directed toward growth-focused capex and facilities.
L3Harris sells majority stake in commercial space business to AE.
Enterprise value set at $845 million; RS-25 operations excluded.
LHX retains ~40% stake in Rocketdyne in the new venture.
Proceeds will fund facilities and advanced technologies for growth.
Deal excludes RS-25 engine operations from sale.
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