Boeing constructed the framework, while NASA directed it toward the Moon.

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) launched on April 1, 2026, marking humanity's return to the Moon after over 50 years, with Boeing playing a crucial role in its structural design and manufacturing. Boeing developed the core stage and avionics, which are essential for the rocket's operation. The core stage, made of aluminum alloy, supports significant weight and thrust, housing tanks for liquid hydrogen and oxygen. Additionally, the upper stage, built by Boeing and others, propels the Orion spacecraft. The Artemis II mission, featuring a crew of four astronauts, represents a significant advancement in deep-space exploration and Boeing's extensive contribution to this effort.