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Years of delays could finally be coming to an end for a new spaceship built to carry astronauts to the International Space Station.

Boeings Starliner capsule is moving toward a June 1 launch, with some last-minute additions to replace some vital equipment aboard the ISS.

Space Coast FL (SPX) Jun 01, 2024 - A day before what could be a historic launch of Boeings Starliner capsule, space industry officials on Friday said the mission is progressing and in good shape to fly. NASA, Boeing and Unit

Redesigning and testing part of the parachute system on the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will delay a long-awaited crew flight test (CFT) until March 2024 at the earliest.

Boeing is facing growing fees tied to its Starliner astronaut program after it ran into even more snags. Boeing is currently working with NASA on a new test flight date.

NASA and Boeing managers holds a teleconference to discuss the latest on the upcoming Crew Flight Test of the Starliner capsule.

The launch of the Boeing Starliner mission has been pushed back to early 2023. The launch of the Boeing Starliner mission has been pushed back to early 2023.

NASA, Boeing, and outside experts all agree that a second crew transportation option is still necessary for one reason: Redundancy.

Getting off the Earth is one thing, but inserting tab A into slot B in space is another. Boeing looks to solve that puzzle with its CST-100 Starliner capsule that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday, and is set for an engagement with the International Space Station at 7:10 p.m. Friday.

NASA managers said they are confident that Boeing is ready to complete the final test of its Starliner spacecraft after two years of delays before it can launch astronauts.