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Boeing to Lay Off 400 Amid Artemis Budget Cuts

2/11/2025

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Boeing is facing the tough decision to lay off approximately 400 employees tied to NASA's Artemis program, driven by budget cuts and delays. This move, mandated by the WARN Act, casts a shadow over the future of the Space Launch System. With the Artemis program's costs soaring to an estimated $93 billion by 2025, doubts about its viability are mounting.

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Boeing is facing the tough decision to lay off approximately 400 employees tied to NASA's Artemis program, driven by budget cuts and delays. This move, mandated by the WARN Act, casts a shadow over the future of the Space Launch System. With the Artemis program's costs soaring to an estimated $93 billion by 2025, doubts about its viability are mounting.