# Nasa's Space Launch System (SLS) pushed the four crew members of the Artemis II mission around the moon.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-12 · Times of India*

## Key points

- Nasa recently solicited proposals from Boeing's competitors for future lunar mission launch vehicles.
- The White House budget request signals possible replacement of Boeing's SLS after a decade of development.
- Jared Isaacman, appointed by Trump to run Nasa, is prioritizing cheaper commercial alternatives like SpaceX.
- Despite SLS's extensive supplier network, the administration is actively seeking commercial replacements for lunar missions.

**Companies:** Boeing, SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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