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）已將第二級核心火箭級送至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.
這一級別在NASA的Michoud裝配設施建造，將首次在50年後將Artemis II船員送入月球軌道。
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.
波音建造的火箭級將是Artemis II任務的最大組件，將通過彩色斑馬船將其運輸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.
核心火箭級到達肯尼迪航天中心後，將在車輛裝配大樓中與上部級、固體火箭助推器和NASA的獵戶座飛船整合。
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閱讀：波音的動盪推動Kaiser Aluminum的空頭持倉飆升至12個月高位。
This integration is a critical step in preparing for the Artemis II launch, scheduled for 2025.
這一整合是爲Artemis II發射做準備的關鍵步驟，計劃在2025年進行。
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.
第二級核心火箭的交付標誌着SLS火箭邁出了重要的里程碑。它高達200多英尺，由四臺RS-25發動機和兩臺助推器提供880萬磅的推力，將爲Artemis II和未來的任務提供動力。
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項目副總裁和項目經理Dave Dutcher表示，"波音製造的產品幫助人類在1969年登上月球，我們自豪地延續了這一傳統，推動Artemis一代的發展。"
"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."
"我們與NASA、我們的行業夥伴和供應商共同構建着世界上最具能力的火箭，在新奧爾良的美國火箭工廠中鋪設通往深空的道路。"
This week, Boeing reportedly commenced certification flight testing for its much-delayed 777-9 aircraft, with U.S. aviation regulators onboard.
本週，波音據報道開始對其一直拖延的777-9飛機進行認證飛行測試，美國航空監管機構也在機上。
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).
波音股票在過去的12個月中下跌了逾12%。投資者可以通過Ishares美國航空和國防etf（BATS:ITA）和景順航空和國防etf（NYSE:PPA）獲得該股票的投資回報。
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另請閱讀：法官分配時間給波音737 MAX墜機受害者家屬提出異議和解協議：報道。
Price Action: BA shares are down 0.24% at $185.61 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
價格行動：週三最後一次覈查時，BA股票以185.61美元的價格下跌0.24%。
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