NASA Boosts Support for Boeing's Troubled Astronaut Capsule

NASA is throwing its support and funds behind Boeing's astronaut capsule, Starliner, to get it fixed and flying again as soon as possible. The Starliner had several issues in 2024 that left its test pilots stuck at the International Space Station for nearly a year.

NASA later reclassified the botched mission as a crew-endangering 'Type A mishap,' its most severe ranking. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Boeing should be ready to launch a new and improved Starliner by December with cargo but no crew.

Astronauts will not strap in until 2028 due to the need for further safety redesigns that will take months, if not years, to complete. 'Bottom line: We're on the right path,' said NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg, who will command the next Starliner flight.