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Let’s Look Back at Boeing’s 10-Year Struggle to Launch Humans on Starliner
After more than a decade of delays and failures, Boeing is finally ready to launch its first crew of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Liftoff of the Starliner CST-100 spacecraft is scheduled for May 6—and it’s going to be a true nail-biter. Boeing’s Crewed Flight Test (CFT) will carry NASA astronauts Butch…
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SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Finally Flies—but Blows Up Minutes Later
The 394-foot-tall rocket launched from Starbase, in what is a massive step forward for the SpaceX program.
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Boeing Still Determined to Launch Starliner Crewed Flight Despite Recent Troubles and $US1 Billion Losses
Following several delays and over $1 billion in losses, Boeing claims its troubled Starliner program will be ready to launch crews to the International Space Station (ISS) by early 2024 as it works to resolve two safety hazards on its capsule. “We’re anticipating that we’re going to be ready with the spacecraft in early March,”…
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Boeing Seeks Redemption as It Readies Starliner for Yet Another Launch Attempt
Hard to believe, but it’s been nearly two and a half years since Boeing’s first botched test of its Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. Yep, it’s been a minute, so here’s a recap of the past 28 tumultuous months, and how Boeing might finally make good on providing a viable commercial crew vehicle for NASA.