Boeing Prepares for Potential SLS Program Cancellation, 400 Layoffs Looming
2025-02-09
Boeing, the primary contractor for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, is bracing for the potential cancellation of the program. The company informed roughly 800 employees working on SLS that contracts could end in March, with approximately 400 layoffs anticipated by April 2025. This move comes ahead of President Trump's anticipated FY2026 budget proposal, which may include cuts to the SLS program. Internal debate within the White House and NASA leadership regarding the future of SLS and the Artemis program is ongoing, with some advocating for its outright cancellation.
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