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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…

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