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Space

NASA Finalizes $3.2B Deal with Boeing for SLS Rockets

By Rachel Jewett

Monday, December 12th, 2022

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NASA Finalizes $3.2B Deal with Boeing for SLS Rockets

NASA and Space Launch System stages prime contractor Boeing are in various states of production on core stages for future Artemis missions. Photo: NASA/Eric Bordelon

NASA finalized a $3.2 billion contract with Boeing to manufacture the core and upper stages for future Space Launch System (SLS) rockets. The SLS rocket, which first launched in the Artemis I mission in November, will support future Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. NASA initially authorized funding for Artemis III core stage work in October 2019, but this finalizes the contract. NASA said it extends production activities and preparations for future work through July 2028. NASA may order up to 10 core…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]