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Boeing 'incredibly excited' to be sole US astronaut transport provider
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A collection of news articles from Ars Technica, AP News, NASA, and Space.com covers the status of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Headlines indicate Boeing is 'incredibly excited' to be the sole provider of astronaut transportation to the ISS, following the departure of SpaceX's Crew Dragon. However, other reports highlight significant delays and challenges. NASA is ramping up support for Starliner after the 'Butch and Suni fiasco,' referring to a previous mission that left astronauts stranded. NASA and Boeing are providing updates on Starliner development plans. A report from Space.com states that Starliner will not launch astronauts until 2028 and may require a new rocket, according to NASA. The collection presents a contrast between Boeing's optimistic public statements and the technical and scheduling hurdles the program faces.
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Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation Ars Technica
NASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco AP News
NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development NASA (.gov)
Boeing's Starliner won't launch astronauts until 2028 (and may need a new rocket), NASA says Space
NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans NASA (.gov)
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