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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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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.

The Boeing Starliner space capsule for the Orbital Flight Test 2 test flight gets its heat shield in this still from a Boeing video released on Oct. 14, 2020.

NASA says Boeing's next Starliner test flight won't launch until 2021

By Tariq Malik

Boeing's next Starliner test flight for NASA won't launch until early 2021 due to software checks, a NASA official said Tuesday (Nov. 10).

Former NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, now with Boeing, withdrawn as commander of the company's first crewed Starliner spacecraft test flight. Here, Ferguson is seen on the flight deck of space shuttle Atlantis during STS-135, the final shuttle flight by NASA.

Boeing astronaut Chris Ferguson won't fly on 1st crewed Starliner launch

By Mike Wall

Boeing's Chris Ferguson is withdrawing from the first crewed Starliner test flight for NASA, a mission he was to command.

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is pictured at the company’s Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility in Florida, undergoing inspection after its Orbital Flight Test.

Boeing's Starliner could launch to the space station in December

By Hanneke Weitering

Boeing is now planning to launch the second uncrewed test flight of its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft no earlier than December, the company announced Friday (Aug. 28).

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps speaks at the 70th International Aeronautical Congress in October 2019.

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps to make rookie spaceflight aboard Boeing's Starliner

By Meghan Bartels

NASA has added a third astronaut to the crew preparing to fly on the first operational mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station: Jeanette Epps.

Boeing's first CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on the ground at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, shortly after landing on Dec. 22, 2019.

NASA completes investigation on flawed Boeing Starliner capsule test flight

By Hanneke Weitering

NASA has completed its investigation into Boeing's problematic first test flight of a Starliner crew capsule as the company and agency look toward a second test flight sometime this year.

NASA's first Space Launch System megarocket core powers up for 'green run' test

By Meghan Bartels

The coronavirus pandemic has slowed testing of NASA's next megarocket, but the monthslong process is resuming and has checked off a key milestone: powering up the core stage.

Two drogue parachutes successfully deploy from a Boeing Starliner test article during a landing system reliability test conducted on June 21, 2020, above White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.

Boeing gives Starliner crew capsule's parachutes a workout in drop test (video)

By Mike Wall

Starliner's chutes performed well during a drop test over New Mexico's White Sands Space Harbor on June 21 that was designed to simulate an abort shortly after launch.

A visualization of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

NASA inspector general looking into Boeing moon lander bid after input from agency official: report

By Elizabeth Howell

Boeing, one of the two companies supplying commercial crew vehicles, is under investigation in relation to a lucrative contract to land humans on the moon, according to a Washington Post report.

Boeing software engineer Connie Miller tries out a Varjo virtual reality headset, which astronauts that ride on Boeing's Starliner capsule will use to train for their missions.

Virtual reality will be a big part of Boeing's Starliner astronaut training

By Mike Wall

Astronauts will get some next-gen training before they ride Boeing's next-gen spacecraft.

An artist's view of Axiom Space's private habitat planned for the International Space Station, where a passenger trip costs $55 million.

The NASA monopoly on US orbital spaceflight is ending

By Chelsea Gohd

NASA's monopoly on American activities in low-Earth orbit (LEO) is ending, and that's just what the space agency wants.

Boeing will launch a 2nd uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft for NASA

By Mike Wall

Boeing announced Monday (April 6) that it will conduct a second uncrewed flight test of its Starliner capsule for astronauts after a problematic debut in December 2019.

NASA could have a timeline for Boeing's next Starliner flight by the end of the month

By Hanneke Weitering

NASA has still not decided whether it will require Boeing to do a second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner spacecraft, which failed to reach the International Space Station in December.

Boeing engineers examine the Starliner spacecraft that flew on the Orbital Flight Test mission in December 2019.

Boeing defends Starliner space capsule ground tests after problematic debut flight

By Hanneke Weitering