NASA Pushes Boeing Starliner Toward Delayed Crew Role as U.S. Astronaut Transport Remains in Flux
NASA and Boeing have outlined a revised path for the troubled Starliner spacecraft, signaling that the capsule will continue testing before it can carry astronauts again. The agency now expects an unpiloted demonstration flight later this year, while crewed service may not resume until 2028 and could require a different rocket configuration. The update underscores how a once-promising commercial crew program has become a prolonged technical and schedule challenge for Boeing and NASA alike.
