High Risk ⚔ Military Installation  ·  California

Northrop Grumman Redondo Beach CA Space Systems

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  CALIFORNIA

8 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚔ Military Installation
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
25
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score8 / 10   High
Facility Type⚔ Military Installation
Operator / BranchNorthrop Grumman
Host CountyLos Angeles County CA
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius25 miles

// Strategic Significance

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach produces classified reconnaissance satellites intelligence collection platforms and the James Webb Space Telescope was assembled here. The facility manages several of the most sensitive classified national security space programs. Newport-Inglewood Fault proximity creates serious earthquake risk.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

South Bay Los Angeles with 150,000 Redondo Beach area residents. Classified satellite production here is irreplaceable. Newport-Inglewood Fault runs through the South Bay creating serious earthquake risk to classified manufacturing.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-405, SR-91, Marine Avenue. Los Angeles County Emergency Management coordinates earthquake protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone