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Boeing's white and blue Starliner spacecraft docked at the International Space Station in June 2024.

Will Boeing's Starliner astronauts ride a SpaceX Dragon home in 2025? NASA could decide next week

By Josh Dinner published

Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams await a decision from NASA on whether they will fly home aboard Boeing's spacecraft or SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

International Space Station
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Listen online: NASA provides update about troubled Boeing Starliner astronaut mission

By Mike Wall published

NASA will provide an update about the ongoing astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule today (Aug. 14), and you can listen live.

International Space Station
two massive side booster spew yellow orange fire lifting the core stage of a rocket as two main engines also ignite

Boeing needs to improve quality-control work on SLS moon rocket, NASA Inspector General finds

By Andrew Jones published

A scathing report from NASA's Office of Inspector General has highlighted several critical issues related to the development of the next version of the agency's SLS moon rocket.

Artemis
a cone-shaped spacecraft semi illuminated above earth. streaks of light are visible on the planet, suggesting motion of the spacecraft

No, Boeing Starliner's NASA astronauts are not stranded in space. Here's why.

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing Starliner's historic 1st astronaut mission has been extended repeatedly for thruster troubleshooting. But its two astronauts are not stuck on the ISS.

Human Spaceflight
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Boeing's Starliner tests thrusters at ISS as NASA reviews options for astronauts' return to Earth

By Elizabeth Howell published

Crew Flight Test and its NASA astronauts have spent more than 50 days in space ISS after helium leaks and thruster issues.

Human Spaceflight
a cone-shaped spacecraft above the earth at night. streaks of light indicate a time exposure image and movement

50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.

Human Spaceflight
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SpaceX rocket failure highlights need for multiple launch options: 'Falcon 9 is not invulnerable'

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 is one of the most reliable and prolific rockets ever flown. But it's not invulnerable, as we saw earlier this month.

Launches & Spacecraft
Boeing's Starliner capsule is seen docked to the International Space Station during the Crew Test Flight mission in June 2024.

NASA, Boeing discuss Starliner astronaut mission today: Watch the replay

By Mike Wall published

NASA and Boeing will provide an update about the Starliner capsule's ongoing astronaut mission today (July 24), and you can watch it live.

Human Spaceflight
nine astronauts float in a mostly-white module of a space station, all smiling for a photo.

When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know

By Josh Dinner published

Boeing's Starliner capsule has been in orbit for more than a month, and it remains unclear when the spacecraft and its two astronauts will return to Earth.

Human Spaceflight
A white space capsule seen through a window in space, above Earth.

Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.

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