Voyager Space announced recently that it will continue its role as a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin in developing a crucial solid-propulsion subsystem for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), a major component of the U.S. missile defense system.

Based in Denver, Voyager Space will provide a solid propulsion roll control system designed to stabilize the flight trajectory of the NGI missile. This follows a $94 million contract awarded to Valley Tech Systems in December 2021, shortly after its acquisition by Voyager.

Lockheed Martin’s NGI design was chosen by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in April 2024, defeating a bid from Northrop Grumman. The NGI aims to enhance the U.S. defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles by replacing the existing ground-based interceptors.

Under this ongoing partnership, Voyager Space will deliver a flight-qualified, production-ready subsystem to Lockheed Martin, with an expected delivery to the MDA in 2028. The subsystem will be manufactured at Voyager’s propulsion system facility in Reno, Nevada.

The roll control technology, initially developed by Valley Tech Systems through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts with the MDA and the U.S. Air Force, was commercialized with Lockheed Martin’s support.