Boeing and NASA Discuss Potential for Up to 10 New Missions Using Starliner
Boeing (BA) is in discussions with NASA regarding the use of its Starliner spacecraft for up to ten new missions to low-Earth orbit over the next few years, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This comes after the Starliner has been grounded since summer due to technical issues and uncrewed test flight delays. The potential agreement could mark an important step in Boeing's efforts to regain confidence in its space program following setbacks with both the Starliner and 737 MAX aircraft. NASA is reportedly considering multiple options for future crew transportation, including SpaceX’s Crew Dragon as well as Starliner. The outcome of these talks may influence how much work remains on Starliner before it can resume operations. The discussions highlight Boeing's ongoing efforts to reestablish its role in the U.S. space industry and could have implications for NASA's broader strategy regarding crewed missions beyond low-Earth orbit.
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