people · May 22, 2026
NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility Marks 65 Years of Rocket Production as Leaders Seek More Space Jobs
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NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans marked its 65th anniversary on May 19, 2026, having supported hardware for over 150 rockets including Saturn, space shuttle external tanks, and Artemis program components. Local leaders including Matt Wolfe of GNO Inc. highlighted new state incentives to attract private aerospace firms like SpaceX for additional high-tech jobs in New Orleans East. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman noted ongoing work on future moon base parts and new propulsion systems at the facility. The plant previously peaked at around 12,000 employees during the space race era.
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