Space
Boeing to Lay Off About 400 Workers on Moon Rocket Program
- Space Launch System rocket central to US moon ambitions
- Industry bracing for shake-up under Trump, Musk Mars focus
Artemis was officially formed under Trump’s first administration.
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Boeing Co. expects to lay off hundreds of workers on its SLS moon rocket program, fueling speculation that NASA’s marquee space exploration initiative is poised for a shake-up under a second Donald Trump administration.
The US aerospace company cited revisions to NASA’s Artemis program and cost expectations in a brief statement that cited the potential for roughly 400 fewer positions by April 2025.