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Will Boeing Starliner issues delay its 1st long-duration astronaut flight? It’s too soon to tell.

All issues encountered during the first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule must be addressed before the vehicle is certified for long-duration crewed flights.

Space

NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing again, to study helium leaks and thruster issues

Boeing's Starliner capsule will remain docked with the ISS until at least July 2, in part to give mission team members more time to assess helium leaks and thruster issues.

Space

A Weird Final Test for Boeing’s Starliner Uncovered the Likely Cause of Several Recently-Failed Thrusters

The Starliner's failed thrusters were put to the test on Saturday.

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NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 amid thruster issues

Boeing's Starliner will come back to Earth with its two astronauts no earlier than June 26. The four-day extension will allow for more thruster testing at the ISS.

Space

Boeing Starliner Return To Earth Set For June 26

NASA and Boeing are targeting a June 26 return to Earth of the Boeing Starliner from the International Space Station, officials said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Boeing Starliner Crew Aboard ISS After Challenging Docking

A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks.

International Business Times

Thruster glitches and helium leaks can't stop Boeing's Starliner astronaut test flight — but why are they happening?

Boeing's Starliner Crew Flight Test faced down thruster glitches and helium leaks to reach the International Space Station on June 6. Why all the glitches and is NASA worried?

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How The Boeing Starliner Crew Have Kept Cool Heads In Quarantine

Astronauts are gritty. But even they need tricks to stay mentally positive during weeks-long quarantines.

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'It's so complicated:' Boeing Starliner teams diagnosing helium leak ahead of June 1 astronaut launch

NASA and Boeing are still working through "complicated" issues arising from a small Starliner spacecraft helium leak. Launch is June 1, but that's pending a flight readiness review.

Space

What's next for Boeing Starliner after its 1st crew flight test?

Astronauts will board a Boeing Starliner spacecraft for the 1st ISS test flight no earlier than May 6. Boeing says it's already working on first operational mission Starliner-1 for 2025.

Space

Boeing Starliner spacecraft 'go' for 1st astronaut launch on May 6, NASA says

Two NASA astronauts, their spacecraft and rocket have been cleared for a historic 1st flight aboard Boeing's Starliner. Launch will take place no earlier than May 6.

Space

How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut test flight for NASA online

Boeing's Starliner capsule launched astronauts for the first time ever on June 5 after an abort on June 1. Here's how to watch the entire mission online.

Space

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is 'go' for May 6 astronaut launch

Boeing's Starliner capsule has been cleared for its first-ever crewed launch, a test flight scheduled to send two astronauts toward the International Space Station on May 6.

Space

NASA, SpaceX looking to extend lifespan of Crew Dragon spacecraft to 15 flights

While the fifth flight of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is underway, NASA and SpaceX are studying the fleet to determine whether or not the capsules could make it to 15 flights.

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SpaceX launches Crew-8 astronaut mission to International Space Station for NASA (video)

SpaceX launched its latest crewed flight toward the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. ET tonight (March 3), carrying four astronauts aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Space

'It's white-knuckle time:' NASA chief stresses safety for Crew-8 astronaut launch

In a pre-launch press briefing today (Feb. 28), NASA leadership stressed the fact that no matter how routine commercial launches might seem, safety is always the highest priority for the agency.

Space

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut launch date in late February hinges on private moon shot

Four astronauts are set to fly aboard SpaceX to the International Space Station no earlier than late February, NASA officials announced. They will be in space for half a year.

Space

SpaceX, NASA declare Crew-7 astronaut mission 'go' for launch

SpaceX and NASA have cleared the company's Crew-7 astronaut mission to the ISS for launch. Liftoff is scheduled for 3:49 a.m. EDT (0749 GMT) on Friday (Aug. 25).

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SpaceX's Crew-7 astronaut launch delayed to Aug. 17

SpaceX and NASA have pushed the planned liftoff of the Crew-7 astronaut mission back by two days to Aug. 17, to get its launch pad reconfigured after a Falcon Heavy liftoff.

Space

Boeing faces 'emerging issues' ahead of Starliner capsule's 1st crewed flight in July, NASA says

A recently completed 'checkpoint review' of Boeing's upcoming crewed flight test to the International Space Station identified several issues to address before the planned July 21 liftoff.

Space

Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut mission again, targets July 21 liftoff

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed back by several additional months, with liftoff now targeted for July 21 at the earliest.

Inverse

A Coolant Leak Stranded Three Astronauts in Space — and a New One has Appeared

Just days before ending its mission, a Russian cargo spacecraft became the second docked vehicle at the International Space Station to leak coolant.

Orlando Sentinel

Boeing’s Starliner finally docks with International Space Station

ORLANDO, Fla. — Getting off the Earth is one thing, but inserting tab A into slot B in space is another.

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Boeing’s Starliner on its way to finally dock with the International Space Station

ORLANDO, Fla. — Getting off the Earth is one thing, but inserting tab A into slot B in space is another.

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