NASA Leverages U.S. Industrial Strength For Artemis, Space Program

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Molly McMillin
April 07, 2026

Jared Isaacman (left) with Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).

Credit: Molly McMillin/Aviation Week

WICHITA—As the Artemis II astronauts crossed the 250,000-mi. mark, setting a distance record for crewed flight, NASA is busy preparing for the next mission and beyond, Administrator Jared Isaacman said during a visit to Wichita on April 6, where he toured local suppliers contributing to the space…

Molly McMillin

Molly McMillin, a 30-year aviation journalist, is managing editor of business aviation for Aviation Week and editor-in-chief of The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week market intelligence report.

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