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Boeing has delayed the first-ever astronaut launch of its Starliner capsule to March 2024 at the earliest as it continues to work several issues.

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.

The company is anticipating that its Starliner crew capsule will be ready for flight in March 2024 following a critical test of its parachute system.

Repairs are needed for Starliners parachute system, Boeing said, but these wont be completed until later this year, meaning the crewed launch wont happen until 2024.

Boeing's first astronaut flight on its Starline capsule has been delayed again after safety issues were detected with the parachute lines and flammable tape used aboard.

Boeing officials say corrective measures and testing will be complete by next year, but that does not mean the Starliner will launch then.

Boeing officials say corrective measures and testing will be complete by next year, but that does not mean the Starliner will launch then.

Boeing officials say corrective measures and testing will be complete by next year, but that does not mean the Starliner will launch then.

Boeing's plagued Starliner spacecraft won't make it to the space station any time this year despite progress made with latest delays and concerns.

Boeing has delayed the first-ever astronaut launch of its Starliner capsule to March 2024 at the earliest as it continues to work several issues.