Boeing, which played a pivotal role in the Apollo missions, is now considering exiting the space race.
The Wall Street Journal reports the aerospace giant is exploring the sale of its NASA-related operations, including the Starliner space vehicle and support for the International Space Station (ISS). Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is streamlining operations and reducing financial losses.
The discussions to jettison the space assets are in the early stages and may not result in a sale.
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