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- 1NASA plans further Starliner missions despite Boeing's troubles▼NASA to attempt uncrewed and crewed missions with Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft https://www.scientificamerican.
NASA says it will proceed with both uncrewed and crewed flights using Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, despite the capsule's well-documented technical setbacks. The decision signals continued confidence in the program after earlier issues with propulsion and safety. Observers are debating whether the spacecraft can prove itself reliable, especially as SpaceX remains NASA's other commercial crew provider.
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NASA says it will attempt to fly astronauts on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, despite the capsule's troubled history of technical failures on earlier missions. The decision keeps Boeing in the program alongside SpaceX as a second provider for carrying crews to the International Space Station, and space observers are debating whether the spacecraft is ready to carry people safely.
- 3NASA unveils new plan for Boeing's troubled Starliner●NASA reveals new plan for Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft and commander of future mission
NASA has announced a new plan for Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft, including naming the commander of a future mission. The capsule has faced technical problems that have kept it from flying crewed missions as intended, and the agency's latest decision outlines how Boeing will move forward. Details on the spacecraft's next steps and the astronaut leading the upcoming flight are drawing attention.
- 4NASA boosts efforts to get Boeing Starliner flying again▼NASA ramps up support to get Boeing's astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
NASA is increasing its support to help Boeing return its Starliner astronaut capsule to flight, following 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. The effort reflects NASA's desire to maintain a second commercial crew provider alongside SpaceX, despite Starliner's technical setbacks with thrusters and helium leaks.
- 5NASA and Boeing to Give Starliner Development Update●NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
NASA and Boeing are scheduled to hold a briefing on the status of the Starliner spacecraft programme. The update is expected to cover progress on the capsule, which has faced repeated delays and technical issues on its path to routinely carrying astronauts to the International Space Station. Observers are watching for any word on future crewed flight plans and remaining certification milestones.
- 6Boeing says it is "incredibly excited" to be America's only astronaut carrier●Boeing “incredibly excited” to serve as nation’s only astronaut transportation
Boeing has said it is "incredibly excited" about the prospect of serving as the United States' only transportation provider for astronauts. The remark drew attention because Boeing's Starliner programme has faced repeated setbacks, and the company would only hold that sole role if rival SpaceX were unavailable or removed from the picture. Commenters have treated the statement as a bold, some say audacious, claim given the company's recent difficulties flying crew.
- 7NASA and Boeing hold news conference on Starliner's future●Watch live: NASA, Boeing give update on future of Starliner
NASA and Boeing are holding a joint news conference to give an update on the future of the Starliner spacecraft program. The briefing comes amid ongoing questions about the capsule's readiness and next steps for its missions, and viewers are following the announcement live as details emerge about the program's path forward.
- 8Boeing says it is 'incredibly excited' to be sole US astronaut transporter●Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation
Boeing has declared itself 'incredibly excited' about the prospect of serving as the only company transporting astronauts for the United States, according to Ars Technica. The statement comes as questions surround the future of Boeing's Starliner programme and its rival SpaceX, whose commercial crew vehicles carry NASA crews to the International Space Station. The remark is being read as a bold claim given Starliner's troubled test flights and technical setbacks.
- 9NASA 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.