# Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Boeing (BA) play indispensable roles in making Artemis II possible.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-06 · Barchart*

## Key points

- Lockheed Martin's Orion spacecraft and Boeing's SLS rocket are central to Artemis II's success.
- Lockheed Martin reported a $194 billion backlog, ensuring multi-year revenue visibility and growth.
- Boeing ended 2025 with a record $682 billion backlog, its highest since 2018.
- Boeing's stock surged 9% in two days following Artemis II's launch and new Pentagon contracts.
- Analysts project Boeing's 2026 earnings will improve by 104% year-over-year to $0.47 per share.

**Companies:** Lockheed Martin, Boeing
**Countries:** United States

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