Lockheed Martin says NGI Stage 2 rocket motor clears static-fire test in high-vacuum chamber

• Lockheed Martin completed a successful static-fire test of the NGI program’s Stage 2 rocket motor in a high-vacuum chamber simulating low-Earth orbit.
• Test data met key performance metrics, including thrust, chamber pressure, combustion stability, thermal tolerance, pressure tolerance.
• Milestone supports the program’s path to Critical Design Review, with fielding targeted by 2030.
• Results are expected to inform final interceptor design, accelerate integration with the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense architecture.
• Lockheed is investing millions in new or expanded Alabama manufacturing capacity to support NGI production demand.

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