Head of Lockheed Martin Space on Artemis II launch: "We're ready"

Robert Lightfoot, president of Lockheed Martin Space, expressed confidence that the company is prepared for the Artemis II mission, telling CBS News the program is ready to proceed. Lightfoot, a former acting NASA administrator, brings deep experience in space exploration to his current role overseeing the spacecraft contractor responsible for key components of the lunar mission. Artemis II represents a critical step in NASA's effort to return humans to the moon, with Lockheed Martin's Space Launch System and Orion capsule serving as central to the program's success. The mission's readiness has been closely watched given previous delays and the substantial investment the government has committed to the lunar exploration initiative. Lightfoot's public assurance signals confidence from a major defense contractor that the program can meet its timeline for the crewed lunar flyby.