NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said parts of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will be redesigned ahead of a planned 2028 flight, according to Reuters and CNA.
The announcement follows Starliner's 2024 crewed test flight, which left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for 286 days after the spacecraft experienced problems, according to Scientific American.
NASA and Boeing officials held a briefing to update the public on the spacecraft's future, including plans for both uncrewed and crewed missions, according to The Hill and Scientific American.
The briefing focused on development plans for regular crewed flights to and from the International Space Station, according to The Hill.
How each side covered it
Left
- Scientific American highlighted plans for both uncrewed and crewed Starliner missions.
- Coverage noted Starliner's 2024 mission left two astronauts on the ISS for 286 days.
“NASA to attempt uncrewed and crewed missions with Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft” — Scientific American
Center
- Reuters and CNA reported NASA's plan to redesign Starliner parts ahead of a 2028 flight.
- The Hill reported on a joint NASA-Boeing briefing covering the spacecraft's future.
- The briefing involved NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Boeing Starliner officials, per The Hill.
- Center outlets noted the briefing focused on plans for regular crewed ISS flights.
“NASA chief says Boeing Starliner parts to be redesigned for 2028 flight” — Reuters
Questions readers ask
What did NASA announce about Boeing's Starliner spacecraft?
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starliner parts will be redesigned ahead of a planned 2028 flight, following the spacecraft's troubled 2024 crewed test mission, according to Reuters and CNA.
Why has Starliner not flown recently?
Starliner hasn't flown since its 2024 crewed mission left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for 286 days due to problems with the spacecraft, according to Scientific American.
What is planned for Starliner's future missions?
NASA plans to attempt both uncrewed and crewed missions with Starliner, with officials outlining plans for regular crewed flights to and from the International Space Station, according to Scientific American and The Hill.
Who spoke at the NASA and Boeing briefing?
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Boeing Starliner officials took part in the briefing on the spacecraft's future, according to The Hill.
Sources · 13 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningNASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningNASA plans unpiloted Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station in 2024
- CNNLeft-leaningNASA reveals new plan for Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft and commander of future mission
- Scientific AmericanLeft-leaningNASA to attempt uncrewed and crewed missions with Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningDespite Setbacks, NASA Gives Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft a Boost
- Arab NewsCenterNASA ramps up support to get Boeing’s astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
- CNACenterNASA chief says Boeing Starliner parts to be redesigned for 2028 flight
- CNBCCenterNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman talks newly announced Boeing Starliner deal
- FortuneCenterNASA backs Boeing capsule after earlier mission was classified as a crew-endangering 'Type A mishap'
- ReutersCenterNASA chief says Boeing Starliner parts to be redesigned for 2028 flight
- The HillCenterWatch live: NASA, Boeing give update on future of Starliner
- UPICenterPhoto: NASA and Boeing Discuss Update on Starliner Spacecraft - KSC20260928116
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningNASA ramps up support to get Boeing's astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco