""Because that program draws on such history, has contractors, hundreds of subcontractors, tens of thousands of people, it's expensive. It's not the vehicle that you are going to take to and from the moon a couple of times a year as you build out a moon base the way the president wants.""
""The administration's attempt to phase out the SLS and the Lockheed-made Orion crew capsule in its budget request last year ran into fierce opposition on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers ultimately succeeded in blocking the cuts.""
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully propelled astronauts around the moon, marking a historic achievement. However, the Trump administration is exploring commercial alternatives to Boeing's Space Launch System (SLS) due to its high costs and lengthy development. Jared Isaacman, appointed to lead NASA, emphasizes the need for more efficient and cost-effective solutions. Despite the SLS's extensive support network, efforts to phase it out have faced resistance in Congress. The administration plans to pursue commercial options as a 2028 deadline for lunar landings approaches.
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