Millennium Space Systems Completes FOO Fighter Critical Design Review in Just 10 Months

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] company, completed the Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (FOO Fighter) critical design review (CDR) in just 10 months after authorization to proceed.

"Meeting rapid timelines is essential to ensuring we deliver mission capabilities when needed," said Doug Hulse, portfolio lead, Millennium Space Systems. "Completing the FOO Fighter critical design review in just 10 months highlights the efficiency and determination of our team. Our focus is always on providing the warfighter with the tools they need, and this achievement underscores our commitment to delivering mission requirements on time."

FOO Fighter will demonstrate advanced missile defense capability by incorporating fire control-quality sensors into a prototype constellation.

"We are thrilled to be working for the Space Development Agency to deliver the FOO Fighter Program and helping pave a new era in the industry, " said Tony Gingiss, CEO, Millennium Space Systems. "This collaboration with L3 is a testament to what can be achieved when industry leaders come together to push the limits of what's possible."

The successful completion of CDR marks the transition to the production phase of the program, which includes delivering a constellation of eight satellites with a ground system in 2026. Millennium will perform mission operations once in orbit.

About Millennium Space Systems

‍Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a small satellite prime, delivering high-performance constellation solutions for National Security Space. Founded in 2001, the company's active production lines and 80% vertical integration enable the rapid delivery of small satellites across missions and orbits – LEO, MEO and GEO. For more information, visit www.millennium-space.com.

Media Contact
Michael Atchue, Communications Manager
E-mail: michael.atchue@millennium-space.com 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/millennium-space-systems-completes-foo-fighter-critical-design-review-in-just-10-months-302421317.html

SOURCE Millennium Space Systems