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In the news:
Boeing , according toWilson Aerospace , is allegedly responsible for the delays suffered by (SLS),NASA 's lunar rocket that first launched late last year.-
Between 2014 and 2016,
Wilson Aerospace had a contract withBoeing to design tools to be used to attach the SLS's engines. -
But after the company provided the designs for those tools,
Boeing cancelled the contract. Thereafter, the company allegedly produced counterfeit versions that were "critically deficient in quality and performance." - That would have led to "dangerous" leaks that delayed the launch of the SLS.
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Between 2014 and 2016,
"Theft"
Also note:
- The repercussions would be significant. According to
Wilson Aerospace ,Boeing negligently caused leaks on the ISS and endangered the lives of astronauts. -
The leaks allegedly resulted from a component designed by
Wilson Aerospace but modified byBoeing . Subsequently,Boeing allegedly blamed Wilson for the leaks. David Wilson , founder ofWilson Aerospace , said according toSky News that "Boeing not only stole our intellectual property and damaged our company's reputation, but misused the technology at the expense of astronaut safety, which is beyond despicable."Boeing itself responded in the media by saying that "this lawsuit is fraught with inaccuracies and omissions" and that it will defend itself "vigorously" in court.
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