Workforce Reductions
announced it expects to lay off around 400 employees from its (SLS) moon rocket program, citing revisions to 's and updated cost expectations.
The layoffs are part of Boeing's compliance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, requiring 60-day notices before mass layoffs. The company is seeking to redeploy employees to minimize job losses.
Artemis Program Challenges
The program, aiming to return humans to the moon, has faced delays and cost overruns, with its budget projected at $93 billion through 2025. Artemis 2 and 3 missions have been postponed, raising concerns over the program's timeline and efficiency.
Amidst speculation about the future of the SLS rocket within the Artemis program, NASA has called the SLS megarocket "essential" to its goals, despite criticisms over cost and efficiency compared to SpaceX's Starship.