NASA Delays Boeing's Starliner Flight to 2026
NASA has delayed the next flight of Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft to 2026, setting back a key milestone for the vehicle intended as an alternative to SpaceX's Dragon capsule. Originally slated for a possible launch later this year, the agency is still deciding whether the next mission will carry astronauts or cargo. The delay highlights NASA's reliance on SpaceX after a botched 2024 Starliner test flight stranded two astronauts on the ISS for over nine months. Engine issues forced NASA to use a SpaceX Dragon capsule to return them, and Starliner remains uncertified for crewed missions.
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