NASA delays Boeing Starliner crewed flight to 2028, plans uncrewed test flight by year-end
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A series of news articles report that NASA's access to space is being thrown into question due to the ongoing failures and delays of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. According to reports from Futurism, Space.com, CNN, and others, NASA has announced a new plan for the troubled spacecraft, which will not launch astronauts until 2028 and may require a new rocket. The agency plans an unpiloted Starliner test flight at the end of the year. An official update from NASA and Boeing shares details on the Commercial Starliner development plans, including the naming of a commander for a future mission. The situation has severely impacted NASA's crew rotation capabilities, raising broader concerns about its access to space.
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Futurism — NASA Has Been So Thoroughly Screwed by Boeing's Disastrous Starliner That It's Now Throwing Its Entire Access to Space Into Question
space.com — Boeing's Starliner won't launch astronauts until 2028 (and may need a new rocket), NASA says
CNN — NASA reveals new plan for Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft and commander of future mission
NASA (.gov) — NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
Spaceflight Now — NASA plans unpiloted Starliner test flight at end of year
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NASA delays Boeing Starliner crewed launch to 2028, plans uncrewed test flight