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Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik published
Boeing moving toward a June 1 launch of its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA.
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50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.
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SpaceX rocket failure highlights need for multiple launch options: 'Falcon 9 is not invulnerable'
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 is one of the most reliable and prolific rockets ever flown. But it's not invulnerable, as we saw earlier this month.
![Boeing's Starliner capsule is seen docked to the International Space Station during the Crew Test Flight mission in June 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArrhmNpYrNZAamvJBFCboB-320-80.jpg)
NASA, Boeing discuss Starliner astronaut mission today: Watch the replay
By Mike Wall published
NASA and Boeing will provide an update about the Starliner capsule's ongoing astronaut mission today (July 24), and you can watch it live.
![nine astronauts float in a mostly-white module of a space station, all smiling for a photo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YwroLJP8QoPC88wdGkVw7A-320-80.jpg)
When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know
By Josh Dinner published
Boeing's Starliner capsule has been in orbit for more than a month, and it remains unclear when the spacecraft and its two astronauts will return to Earth.
![A white space capsule seen through a window in space, above Earth.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSGLQi2vuwfCMJmUaWLXj4-320-80.jpg)
Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.
![A white space capsule seen through a window in space, above Earth.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MSGLQi2vuwfCMJmUaWLXj4-320-80.jpg)
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft still doesn't have a landing date, NASA says
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Boeing Starliner's spacecraft doesn't have a landing date, but the spacecraft is stable at the ISS and will remain there as a new round of testing begins.
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NASA cancels ISS spacewalk due to spacesuit coolant leak (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Two NASA astronauts stopped their International Space Station spacewalk today (June 24) after a spacesuit coolant leak. The astronauts were still in the hatch when it happened.
![Three astronauts, two in spacesuits, test spacesuits for a spacewalk on the International Space Station](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb39yuyEuLtH2W5k9BT7LA-320-80.jpg)
Watch NASA astronauts collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today (livestream video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
Two NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station today (June 24), and you can watch the action live.
![Boeing's white and blue Starliner spacecraft docked at the International Space Station in June 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iLBhRkVaKaZYUmiqadzRMJ-320-80.jpg)
Will Boeing Starliner issues delay its 1st long-duration astronaut flight? It’s too soon to tell.
By Elizabeth Howell published
All issues encountered during the first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule must be addressed before the vehicle is certified for long-duration crewed flights.
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