Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
Summary
Boeing is fixing problems in its Starliner spacecraft, especially with the propulsion system that caused issues before. If all goes well, Starliner could fly a cargo mission to the International Space Station this year, with a crewed flight possible by late 2027.Key Facts
- NASA classified Starliner’s 2024 crewed flight as a serious failure due to propulsion problems.
- Boeing is working to fix these propulsion issues and progress is going well.
- The main obstacle for Starliner’s next launch is coordinating docking slot and crew time on the space station.
- A cargo test flight may happen this year if NASA and Boeing align schedules.
- A crewed Starliner mission could occur in late 2027 if fixes succeed.
- Boeing faces financial losses from delays and extra test flights on the Starliner project.
- SpaceX plans to retire its Crew Dragon spacecraft by 2030, causing concerns about future crew transport.
- Starliner’s service module burns up after each flight, unlike Crew Dragon’s reusable parts, making it potentially more costly.
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