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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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Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Suni Williams debut a new look for their mission patch while participating in a crew validation test at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA astronauts debut new patch design for Boeing Starliner crew flight test

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The first astronauts set to fly on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft debuted a new look for their mission patch. Crew Flight Test commander Butch Wilmore and pilot Suni Williams sported the new insignia.

Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the International Space Station.

Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight delayed to April 2023

By Mike Wall published

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed back by two additional months, to April 2023.

Photo of Boeing's Starliner approaching the ISS by astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.

Boeing Starliner: Live updates

By Elizabeth Howell published

Read live updates of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft development as it moves towards sending humans to space for the first time.

four views of starliner spacecraft coming in for a landing

Ride aboard Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi as it returns to Earth in this video

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is targeting astronaut taxi missions to the International Space Station in 2023, following a successful test mission.

international space station seen through a spacecraft window

NASA requests 2 new private astronaut missions to International Space Station

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA requested proposals for two additional private missions to the International Space Station to run between late 2023 and 2024, adding on to others approved or already flown with Axiom Space.

Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the International Space Station.

Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut flight for NASA delayed to February 2023

By Mike Wall published

The Boeing Starliner team needs another five weeks or so to address issues that cropped up on a May test flight.

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, Barry "Butch" Wilmore, center, and Mike Fincke, right, watch as a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

NASA assigns 2 astronauts to fly on Boeing Starliner's 1st crewed mission

By Mike Wall published

NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams will fly on Crew Flight Test, Starliner's first crewed mission to the International Space Station.

Adam Savage's replica of ILC Dover's Ascent and Entry Suit (AES) for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner crew spacecraft is on display alongside a Starliner mockup and simulator in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's new attraction, "Gateway: The Deep Space Complex."

Boeing reveals new Starliner spacesuit with replica made by Adam Savage

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A never-before-seen spacesuit is making its debut with the public opening of a new NASA exhibit, but its reveal is not the only surprise: it was also made by Adam Savage of "Mythbusters" fame.

Boeing's Starliner (left) during Orbital Flight Test 2 as it approaches the International Space Station, as seen in an image taken from London on May 20, 2022.

Wow! International Space Station and Boeing Starliner captured in the same incredible image

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

"It felt like no other ISS imaging session before," photographer Szabolcs Nagy said.

Boeing's Starliner capsule comes in for a touchdown at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on May 25, 2022.

What's next for Boeing's Starliner capsule after historic space station mission?

By Josh Dinner published

Starliner will be checked over to assess how it held up during its recent flight test. Then, Boeing will begin upgrades to prepare the vehicle for a crewed mission, hopefully later this year.

Boeing and NASA teams work around Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft after it landed at White Sands Missile Range’s Space Harbor in New Mexico on May 25, 2022.

NASA praises Boeing's 'picture-perfect' Starliner mission

By Josh Dinner published

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has completed a key test mission, and the company is ready to work out a few kinks so astronauts can climb aboard.

Boeing's Starliner capsule comes down for a safe landing at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on May 25, 2022.

Touchdown! Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth from space station

By Josh Dinner published

Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has landed safely back on Earth, wrapping up its long-anticipated and crucial test flight to the International Space Station.

Photo of Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 spacecraft undocking from the International Space Station at night.

Boeing's Starliner capsule is heading back to Earth. Watch its landing live.

By Mike Wall last updated

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will come back to Earth on Wednesday evening (May 25), and you can watch its homecoming live.

A still from a video tour of the interior of Boeing's Starliner capsule, as captured by NASA astronauts when the spacecraft was docked to the International Space Station in May 2022.

Go inside Boeing's Starliner capsule with space station astronauts (video tour)

By Samantha Mathewson published

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station provided an up-close view of Boeing’s Starliner capsule in a recent video tour from orbit.

Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the International Space Station.

Boeing's Starliner capsule to land in New Mexico Wednesday

By Mike Wall published

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will wrap up its landmark mission with a touchdown in New Mexico on Wednesday evening (May 25), if all goes according to plan.

White Sands Missile Range personnel supporting NASA and Boeing's Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) landing and recovery of the Starliner spacecraft participated in a mission dress dehearsal on May 18, 2022 at White Sands Space Harbor.

Teams in New Mexico gear up for Wednesday landing of Boeing Starliner capsule (photos)

By Leonard David last updated

Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to return to Earth on Wednesday (May 25), and teams on the ground have been gearing to welcome the spacecraft home.

Astronauts enter Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in space for first time.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is open for astronauts at space station for 1st time

By Josh Dinner last updated

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station opened Starliner's hatch at 12:04 p.m. EDT (1604 GMT) on Saturday (May 21).

Jeb, an alien from the video game Kerbal Space Program, is seen in plush form on board Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as the "zero-g indicator" for the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission to the International Space Station.

Video game character becomes real 'Kerbalnaut' on Boeing Starliner

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

In the game Kerbal Space Program, if the rocket you design does not reach its destination, you correct its problems and launch again. The first real Kerbalnaut is on Boeing's second Starliner test.

Photo of Boeing's Starliner approaching the ISS by astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.

Boeing's 1st Starliner to visit space station looks spectacular in these astronaut photos

By Tariq Malik published

Astronaut photos of Boeing's first uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to visit the station capture its Friday docking in stunning detail.

Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft docks at International Space Station for 1st time

By Mike Wall published

Boeing's Starliner capsule arrived at the International Space Station for the first time Friday (May 20).