Boeing Delivers Critical Core Stage for NASA's Lunar Mission: Details
Boeing Delivers Critical Core Stage for NASA's Lunar Mission: Details
The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has delivered the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to NASA.
波音公司（NYSE:BA）已将第二级核心火箭级送至NASA。
Built at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, this stage will send the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit for the first time in 50 years.
这一级别在NASA的Michoud装配设施建造，将首次在50年后将Artemis II船员送入月球轨道。
The Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest component of the Artemis II mission, will be transported 900 miles to NASA's Kennedy Space Center via the Pegasus barge.
波音建造的火箭级将是Artemis II任务的最大组件，将通过彩色斑马船将其运输900英里到NASA的肯尼迪航天中心。
Upon arrival at Kennedy Space Center, the core stage will be integrated with the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA's Orion spacecraft in the Vehicle Assembly Building.
核心火箭级到达肯尼迪航天中心后，将在车辆装配大楼中与上部级、固体火箭助推器和NASA的猎户座飞船整合。
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阅读：波音的动荡推动Kaiser Aluminum的空头持仓飙升至12个月高位。
This integration is a critical step in preparing for the Artemis II launch, scheduled for 2025.
这一整合是为Artemis II发射做准备的关键步骤，计划在2025年进行。
The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant milestone for the SLS rocket. Over 200 feet tall and powered by four RS-25 engines and two boosters, it will provide 8.8 million pounds of thrust for Artemis II and future missions.
第二级核心火箭的交付标志着SLS火箭迈出了重要的里程碑。它高达200多英尺，由四台RS-25发动机和两台助推器提供880万磅的推力，将为Artemis II和未来的任务提供动力。
Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing's SLS program, said, "Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we're proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation."
波音公司SLS项目副总裁和项目经理Dave Dutcher表示，"波音制造的产品帮助人类在1969年登上月球，我们自豪地延续了这一传统，推动Artemis一代的发展。"
"Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world's most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America's rocket factory in New Orleans."
"我们与NASA、我们的行业伙伴和供应商共同构建着世界上最具能力的火箭，在新奥尔良的美国火箭工厂中铺设通往深空的道路。"
This week, Boeing reportedly commenced certification flight testing for its much-delayed 777-9 aircraft, with U.S. aviation regulators onboard.
本周，波音据报道开始对其一直拖延的777-9飞机进行认证飞行测试，美国航空监管机构也在机上。
Boeing stock has lost more than 12% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via IShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) and Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:PPA).
波音股票在过去的12个月中下跌了逾12%。投资者可以通过Ishares美国航空和国防etf（BATS:ITA）和景顺航空和国防etf（NYSE:PPA）获得该股票的投资回报。
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另请阅读：法官分配时间给波音737 MAX坠机受害者家属提出异议和解协议：报道。
Price Action: BA shares are down 0.24% at $185.61 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
价格行动：周三最后一次核查时，BA股票以185.61美元的价格下跌0.24%。
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