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NASA and Boeing Resolve Starliner Issues for Future Flights

3/28/2025

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NASA and Boeing are tackling technical challenges with the Starliner spacecraft following its inaugural crewed flight in June 2024. Delays caused by thruster and helium system issues pushed its return to September. As tests continue to fix these problems, a new crewed flight is tentatively scheduled for late 2024 or early 2025.

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Story summary

NASA and Boeing are tackling technical challenges with the Starliner spacecraft following its inaugural crewed flight in June 2024. Delays caused by thruster and helium system issues pushed its return to September. As tests continue to fix these problems, a new crewed flight is tentatively scheduled for late 2024 or early 2025.