Boeing Prepares for 400 Layoffs as NASA Reaffirms Artemis Moon Rocket's Role
- Boeing has informed employees that up to 400 positions in the Space Launch System program could be eliminated as the new administration considers canceling the program.
- NASA has not announced any changes to the Artemis program, and officials confirmed they are moving forward with preparations for the Artemis 2 mission.
- A Boeing spokesperson stated, "Today we informed our Space Launch Systems team of the potential for approximately 400 fewer positions by April 2025."
- The Artemis program, established during Donald Trump's first administration, is projected to cost $93 billion through 2025.
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