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Boeing (BA), NASA Finalize $2.8B Contract for Core Stage of SLS

July 2, 2014 12:11 PM EDT

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has finalized a contract with NASA to develop the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built and destined to propel Americas return to human exploration of deep space.

The $2.8 billion contract validates Boeings earlier selection as the prime contractor on the SLS core stage, including the avionics, under an undefinitized contract authorization. In addition, Boeing has been tasked to... More