NASA Head Of Human Exploration And Operations Expresses Confidence On Meeting SPD-1 Human Moon Landing 2024

Kathy Leuders Gives Upbeat Assessment Of USA Space Program; Notes SLS Cost Is Now US$9.1B + $2.4B For Ground Support, Core Stage Evaluation Past Midpoint As Test 5/9 Underway At Stennis Space Center; Final Construction Of Orion Spacecraft Nears With Successful Pacific Recovery Trial, Installation Of 4 Solar Arrays, Currently Undergoing Thermal And Electromagnetic Endurance Tests In Preparation For Artemis II Human Lunar Orbit Mission; Operational Efficiencies Ensure NASA Is “Working At The Best Possible Pace”

Credits: Kim Shiflett, NASA, Northrop Grumman, ILOA