Boeing Starliner Program VP Departs Amidst Challenges

Mark Nappi, vice president of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft program, has left his position. He's been replaced by John Mulholland, the company's International Space Station program manager. Nappi led the program since 2022, navigating significant engineering issues and testing setbacks. Last summer's crewed test flight was aborted due to propulsion system problems, leading NASA to deem Starliner too risky for astronauts and opt for SpaceX's Crew Dragon for their return. Boeing and NASA haven't yet decided on Starliner's next mission, including whether a repeat crewed flight test is necessary before certification.