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title: "Lockheed Martin says NGI Stage 2 rocket motor clears static-fire test in high-vacuum chamber"
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description: "Lockheed Martin successfully completed a static-fire test of the NGI Stage 2 rocket motor in a high-vacuum chamber. The test met key performance metrics, supporting the program's path to Critical Design Review and targeting fielding by 2030. Results will inform the final interceptor design and integration with the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense architecture. Additionally, Lockheed is investing millions to expand Alabama manufacturing capacity for NGI production."
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# 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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Lockheed Martin Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202608101645PR\_NEWS\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_SF22786) on August 10, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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