Moog Inc. (NYSE:MOG-A) is among the 7 Best Mid-Cap Defense Stocks to Invest In. On April 1, the company outlined its role in the successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission through its actuation and motion control technologies.
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According to the press release, the technological provisions included the thrust vector control systems to steer the Space Launch System during ascent; actuators for the launch abort systems; fluid control and actuation technologies required for propulsion, stability, and power distribution; and lastly, the mobile launch pad actuators.
Nicole Wodka-Cook, general manager at Moog Inc. (NYSE:MOG-A) was quoted as saying the following on the launch:
“This successful launch underscores the reliability and precision our teams bring to every system, whether we’re protecting astronauts, guiding the rocket, or supporting mission-critical ground operations.”
In other news, on March 25, the company presented its new innovations at the SATELLITE 2026 Conference in Washington, D.C., and highlighted gains made in high delta-V propulsion systems, next-gen space computing, scalable satellite buses, and propulsion technologies for national security space missions.
Moog Inc. (NYSE:MOG-A) designs, manufactures, and integrates precision motions and fluid controls and control systems for manufacturers and end users in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The stock has had robust returns in 2026, gaining 25% YTD as of the close on April 10.
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