Aug 14 LISTEN: NASA still deciding whether 2 Starliner astronauts will stay at ISS until 2025 By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Rather than flying Boeing’s Starliner back to Earth, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams would catch a ride on SpaceX’s next flight. That option would keep them at the space station until next February. Continue reading
Aug 07 Astronauts may switch from Boeing Starliner to SpaceX for a ride back to Earth, NASA says By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Amid lingering uncertainty over the safety of Boeing’s new Starliner capsule, chances are increasing that what should have been a quick trip to the International Space Station may turn into an eight-month stay for two NASA astronauts if they have… Continue reading
Aug 07 LISTEN: NASA holds briefing after delaying SpaceX launch to solve Boeing Starliner crew troubles By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Tuesday marks the two-month point at the space station for Starliner's two test pilots, who should have been back by mid-June. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: NASA Starliner crew discusses mission from the International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press In their first news conference from orbit Wednesday, NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said they expect to return once thruster testing is complete here on Earth. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: NASA and Boeing launch first crewed Starliner mission to International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It was the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots riding Boeing's Starliner capsule after rocket-related trouble thwarted the first two countdowns. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: 2nd launch attempt for Boeing’s 1st astronaut flight called off at last minute By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Last-minute computer trouble nixed Saturday’s launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight, the latest in a string of delays over the years. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: Boeing cancels its first astronaut launch because of a valve issue on the rocket By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press There was no immediate word on when the team would try again to launch the test pilots to the International Space Station for a weeklong stay. It was the latest delay for Boeing's first crew flight, on hold for years… Continue reading
May 04 Boeing is launching astronauts into space in its Starliner capsule. Here’s what to know By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, in the first flight of the company's Starliner capsule with a crew on board. Continue reading
Dec 22 Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space Station that threatened to set back the company's effort to launch astronauts for NASA next year. Continue reading