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Next Generation Interceptor's Stage 2 rocket motor passes key test for missile defense mission.

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10 Aug 2026
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Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program achieved a major milestone as the Stage 2 rocket motor successfully completed a static fire test in a high-vacuum chamber simulating low-Earth orbit conditions. The test confirmed the motor's ability to withstand extreme thermal and pressure stresses, meeting critical performance metrics like thrust and combustion stability. This success advances the NGI toward its 2030 deployment goal, supporting enhanced missile defense capabilities with faster, digitally-driven design and expanded manufacturing in Alabama. The NGI will strengthen the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system against ballistic missile threats.

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