Starliner's Setbacks: Boeing's Ongoing Challenges in Space Exploration
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Starliner's Setbacks: Boeing's Ongoing Challenges in Space Exploration
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Starliner had been scheduled for a “crew-capable post-certification mission” later this year, but NASA now says that timeline has slipped to at least early 2026. The program’s next flight may be cargo-only, which would further delay crew certification. Steve Stich, NASA’s Commercial Crew program manager, has indicated there’s a “strong chance” Starliner’s next mission will not carry people at all—a significant setback for Boeing’s ambitions. During this period, NASA continues to rely heavily on SpaceX for its crew transport needs, and Boeing’s opportunity to share missions has been essentially postponed to late 2026 according to the latest statements from NASA and program officials at Flying Magazine.
Rumors have circulated about Boeing possibly selling off its space division in light of mounting losses—over two billion dollars tied to delays and technical setbacks—but Boeing has publicly dismissed such speculation and maintains it intends to resolve its spacecraft problems and pursue future missions. Meanwhile, the company is also dealing with broader operational challenges. Flightplan by Forecast International reports that Boeing’s aircraft deliveries have slowed recently, with a deliberate focus on stabilizing production and ensuring quality, especially for the 737 MAX and other commercial jets.
However, Boeing did mark progress in other areas. On August 7, Flying Magazine showcased the first flight of Boeing’s fifth 777X, an important milestone for its commercial aviation business, though the 777X’s certification and delivery to Lufthansa remains on track for 2026 at the earliest.
The wider launch industry also saw major news this week, as reported by Spaceflight Now and Defense Daily. United Launch Alliance, in which Boeing partners with Lockheed Martin, successfully launched the Vulcan rocket on its first certified mission for the U.S. Space Force just hours ago. The shift to Vulcan marks a new era for ULA: this rocket replaces both the Delta and Atlas families and fulfills congressional mandates for an all-American launcher, no longer reliant on Russian engines for critical payloads. ULA aims to scale up launches with Vulcan, expecting between 20 and 25 flights next year and expanding its infrastructure to keep pace.
In summary, while Boeing’s Starliner faces growing technical and operational hurdles, further postponing its ability to join SpaceX in regular crewed space missions, the company is persisting with fixes and broader aerospace projects. Industry attention remains sharply focused on whether Starliner can overcome its technical roadblocks and meet NASA’s standards for human flight certification. As Boeing works to stabilize its commercial production and ULA transitions to the all-American Vulcan platform, the coming months will be decisive for Boeing’s future in space.
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