Deep Space Transport LLC

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Deep Space Transport LLC is a joint venture that is set to provide launch services for the Space Launch System rocket. The joint venture consists of Boeing, the prime contractor for the Space Launch System core stage and the Exploration Upper Stage that will be used on Space Launch System missions, and Northrop Grumman, the prime contractor for the Space Launch System's solid rocket boosters. [1]

Deep Space Transport LLC would be responsible for producing hardware and services for up to 10 Artemis launches beginning with the Artemis V mission, and up to 10 launches for other NASA missions. NASA expects to procure at least one flight per year to the Moon or other deep-space destinations. [2]

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References

  1. Foust, Jeff (27 July 2022). "NASA prepares to award SLS launch services contract to Boeing-Northrop joint venture". SpaceNews. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. Potter, Sean Sean (27 July 2022). "NASA Prepares for Space Launch System Rocket Services Contract". NASA. Retrieved 10 August 2022.