NASA says Boeing-built SLS moon rocket is ‘essential’ as company warns of layoffs
- Posted on February 10, 2025
- By CNN
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NASA says Boeing-built SLS moon rocket is ‘essential’ as company warns of layoffs
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NASA responded to news that Boeing aims to lay off up to 400 workers from its Space Launch System program. The SLS rocket plays a key role in the Artemis moon program, the agency said.