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Boeing is an iconic company in U.S. space exploration that dates back decades. From its work on the space shuttle and International Space Station, to its new Starliner spacecraft, moon lander and beyond, the company is a mainstay in the U.S. aerospace industry. See the latest Boeing Starliner images, videos and other Boeing space news here.

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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, on July 29, 2021 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Boeing Starliner OFT-2 launch to space station delayed following Russian module mishap

By Chelsea Gohd

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will have to wait to make its triumphant trip to space.

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft and its United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket roll out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on July 29, 2021.

Boeing's Starliner capsule rolls out to pad ahead of crucial Friday launch (photos)

By Mike Wall

The CST-100 Starliner capsule and its Atlas V rocket rolled out to their pad at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning (July 29) ahead of their planned Friday liftoff.

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is secured atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on July 17, 2021.

Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 mission to the International Space Station: When to watch and what to know

By Elizabeth Howell

Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) mission to the International Space Station.

Stakes are high for Boeing Starliner's 2nd space station try this week

By Mike Wall

Boeing's astronaut taxi is stepping into the limelight again, and the stakes are even higher this time.

The fully assembled Starliner spacecraft being prepared to fly Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 is lifted inside the Starliner production factory at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Jan. 13, 2021.

Boeing Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2: Live updates

By Space.com Staff

Read live updates of Boeing's second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to launch to the International Space Station on July 30.

Engineers prepare Boeing's Starliner capsule for its second uncrewed test flight.

How to watch Boeing launch its 2nd Starliner test flight for NASA on July 30

By Elizabeth Howell

Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft on a crucial uncrewed flight to the International Space Station on July 30. Here's how you can watch the weeklong mission live.

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft was secured atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex-41 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 17, 2021.

Boeing's Starliner capsule is 'go' for July 30 test launch for NASA

By Mike Wall

Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has cleared a big hurdle on the road to its July 30 launch to the International Space Station.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft just met its rocket for NASA test launch July 30

By Samantha Mathewson

The uncrewed test flight took another big step toward liftoff.

The Crew 2 astronauts aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour moved the spacecraft to a different docking port at the International Space Station on July 21, 2021 to make room for a new commercial space taxi, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which launches July 30.

Astronauts move their SpaceX Dragon spaceship in orbit ahead of Boeing's Starliner launch

By Samantha Mathewson

NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts on the International Space Station relocated the Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour ahead of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft arrival next weekend.

An anthropomorphic test device or flight dummy nicknamed Rosie the Rocketeer appears strapped into a seat in Boeing's Starliner capsule before the vehicle's second uncrewed flight test, scheduled to launch on July 30, 2021.

'Rosie the Rocketeer' dummy buckles up for Boeing's 2nd Starliner launch test

By Meghan Bartels

Although the next flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule won't carry any astronauts, it will ferry one passenger to and from the International Space Station.

NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore (left) and Mike Fincke take a selfie on June 21, 2021, with a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and the crew of R/S RocketShip, the ship that hauled the launcher from Alabama to Florida’s Space Coast. This Atlas V will launch Wilmore, Fincke and fellow NASA astronaut Nicole Mann on Crew Flight Test, Boeing’s first crewed mission to the International Space Station for NASA, in late 2021.

Rocket that will launch Boeing's 1st crewed mission for NASA arrives in Florida (photos)

By Mike Wall

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster that will loft Boeing's Crew Flight Test mission arrived at Cape Canaveral on Sunday (June 20), making the journey by boat from Decatur, Alabama.

A Boeing technician holds a package of CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 patches to be flown on board the mission.

HBCU flags and 'Rosie' coins among Boeing Starliner OFT-2 cargo

By Robert Z. Pearlman

Flags, patches and pins representing the diverse history of the U.S. and its space exploration efforts will be on board the second orbital flight test of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

Boeing's second CST-100 Starliner spacecraft undergoes preparations for the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission in the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 28, 2021. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch July 30.

Boeing, NASA target July 30 for 2nd test flight of Starliner capsule

By Elizabeth Howell

Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi will launch on its second test flight this summer, if all goes according to plan.

NASA identified 80 issues for Boeing to fix on Starliner following the capsule's first unmanned test flight, which failed to reach the International Space Station in December 2019 (Credit: Boeing)

Boeing pushes second Starliner test flight to late summer

By Tereza Pultarova

The second test flight for Boeing's Starliner crew capsule, known as the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, won't lift off until late this summer.

Technicians joined the CST-100 Starliner capsule and its service module on Jan. 14, 2021, in preparation for a second uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station.

Boeing's 2nd Starliner space taxi test flight for NASA delayed again

By Elizabeth Howell

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will face another delay before reattempting an uncrewed test flight that had been targeting April 2.

The core stage of the Artemis 1 SLS rocket as seen on the test stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

NASA delays 2nd test fire of SLS megarocket booster due to valve issue

By Elizabeth Howell

NASA's moon megarocket is facing yet another testing delay ahead of the vehicle's expected first flight for the Artemis program.

Boeing's Starliner capsule seen atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket before launch on its first test flight, which landed early after failing to reach the International Space Station.

Widespread Texas power outages delay Boeing's second Starliner spacecraft test flight to April

By Elizabeth Howell

NASA's commercial crew program hit another delay in getting a second spacecraft ready to ferry astronauts to space.

Technicians observe as Boeing's Starliner crew module is placed on top of the service module in the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Jan. 14, 2021. The Starliner spacecraft is being prepared for Boeing's second Orbital Flight Test (OFT-2).

Boeing targets a March 25 launch for next Starliner test flight for NASA

By Hanneke Weitering

Boeing is planning to launch its Starliner astronaut taxi on a second test flight on March 25, company officials announced Monday (Jan. 25).

Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission patch represents the team dedicated to making the 2021 launch a success.

Boeing reveals mission patch for second Starliner orbital flight test

By Robert Z. Pearlman

As final touches are being put on Boeing's next Starliner spacecraft to launch, the company has revealed a new Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission patch.

Boeing's Starliner capsule completed an uncrewed test flight that failed to reach the space station in December 2019. Attempt no. 2 is scheduled for March 29, 2021.

NASA, Boeing targeting March 2021 for next Starliner test flight

By Mike Wall

Boeing and NASA are targeting March 29 for the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test 2, Starliner's second attempt to meet up with the International Space Station.