Moog has broken ground on a new propulsion cleanroom in Niagara Falls.
The global firm designs and builds high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems.
Moog products are used in projects for multiple international space programmes, such as the UK Space Agency and NASA.
Moog’s has been working with NASA for years, contributing critical components and technologies across multiple missions and programmes, such as Artemis 1, VIP Lunar Rover, NICER and more.
This new groundbreaking will support the growing demand for innovative satellite and missile propulsion components and systems for space and defence customers.
The construction increases cleanroom capacity in Niagara Falls by more than 80% and is on schedule to be completed by summer 2026.
The facility supports monopropellant, bipropellant, green, and multimode propulsion solutions for satellite constellations, Earth observation missions, and national security satellites, launch vehicles, and missiles.
The cleanroom’s multi-shift operations will significantly increase capacity, enabling more efficient production and shortened lead times for key technologies, including Moog’s MONARC monopropellant engine line, propulsion systems, and classified projects—each supported by dedicated production cells.
To support this growth, the Niagara Falls team has added dozens of new roles in Operations and Engineering, reinforcing Moog’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
“This new cleanroom is a foundation for us to continue to expand our propulsion production capacity and drive further operational efficiencies to stay ahead of the growing demand we’re seeing in the market,” said Mike Popadick, General Manager, In-Space Propulsion.
This milestone will further strengthen the unique capabilities of the Moog Niagara Falls site, which is one of the few facilities in the United States equipped with four, in-house high-altitude hot fire test chambers. Moog propulsion technology has enabled missions to every planet in our solar system, underscoring our legacy of innovation and reliability.
Image: Moog's recently completed high-velocity propulsion systems. Credit Moog