Key Takeaways:
- 1. Thousands of workers in Florida, Texas, and Alabama are working on Artemis II’s launch, but many are not receiving paychecks.
- 2. The government shutdown is causing inefficiencies that could delay Artemis II’s departure for the Moon.
- 3. Kirk Shireman of Lockheed Martin warns that the shutdown will soon have a significant impact on the Artemis II mission and overall infrastructure.
Despite thousands of workers continuing to work on Artemis II's launch, many are not being paid due to the government shutdown. This situation could lead to delays in the mission. Kirk Shireman of Lockheed Martin expressed concerns about the shutdown's impact on the Artemis II mission and overall infrastructure, warning that the shutdown will soon have significant consequences.
Insight: The government shutdown is causing disruptions in the Artemis II mission and could lead to delays in the spacecraft's departure for the Moon. Kirk Shireman warns that the shutdown will soon have a significant impact on the mission and overall infrastructure, affecting workers and operations.
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