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Boeing and NASA Advance Artemis III with Key Milestone, But SLS Future Remains Uncertain


NASA and Boeing have taken a crucial step forward in prepping the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for Artemis III—the mission slated to return astr

It’s quite an accomplishment and a lot of pride in knowing that we’ve completed this step of the build process,” said Boeing’s Brian Jeansonne, the integrated product team senior leader for the thermal protection system at NASA Michoud. As NASA pushes toward greater reliance on commercial launch systems like SpaceX’s Starship, some in the space policy community have questioned how long the SLS can remain viable. Decisions about extending the SLS program may hinge on Artemis III’s performance and broader shifts in NASA’s strategy for deep space exploration.

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