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- 1NASA boosts Boeing's Starliner program after troubled astronaut mission●NASA ramps up support to get Boeing's astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
NASA is increasing support to return Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule to flight after the troubled 2024 mission that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on the International Space Station for months while their capsule returned empty over safety concerns. The move signals NASA still wants a second crewed transport provider alongside SpaceX, despite the program's costly setbacks and ongoing technical scrutiny.
- 2NASA boosts Boeing Starliner recovery after astronaut ordeal●"NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco" by @ AssociatedPress / Marc
NASA is increasing support to help Boeing get its Starliner astronaut capsule back in flight following the troubled mission that left Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stuck aboard the International Space Station. The spacecraft is set to return with a cargo-only launch to the ISS, and a crewed test flight is planned for 2028 as Boeing works to regain confidence in the program.