NASA says New Orleans workforce a reason for issues with Boeing’s Artemis rocket program [Video]

NEW ORLEANS — A critical report issued by NASA’s Office of Inspector General on Thursday regarding the 10-year Space Launch System Block 1B development for future Artemis astronaut missions to the Moon and Mars, pointed at least some fingers toward the “lack of a sufficient number of trained and experienced aerospace workers” at Boeing’s Michoud Assembly Facility.

The report found that Boeing’s quality management system at Michoud does not adhere to these standards or NASA requirements. NASA states a lack of quality control has led to 71 issues on the project that range from minor to potentially serious.

“According to NASA officials, the welding issues arose due to Boeing’s inexperienced technicians and inadequate work order planning and supervision,” stated NASA’s Inspector General. “The lack of a trained and …