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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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People in blue lab coats working on Boeing's blue and white Starliner spacecraft

Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA to March 2024 (at the earliest)

By Mike Wall published

Boeing has delayed the first-ever astronaut launch of its Starliner capsule to March 2024 at the earliest as it continues to work several issues.

People in blue lab coats working on Boeing's blue and white Starliner spacecraft

Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA indefinitely over parachute, wiring safety issues

By Tariq Malik published

Boeing is standing down from the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule for NASA due to safety issues with the spacecraft's parachutes and wiring.

Boeing's Starliner space capsule in a processing facility at Kennedy Space Center with an american flag hanging on a wall in the background.

Boeing faces 'emerging issues' ahead of Starliner capsule's 1st crewed flight in July, NASA says

By Mike Wall published

A recently completed 'checkpoint review' of Boeing's upcoming crewed flight test to the International Space Station identified several issues to address before the planned July 21 liftoff.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule carrying the four astronauts of NASA's Crew-6 mission is seen with the blue Earth as it approaches the International Space Station on March 3, 2023.

NASA updates schedule for astronaut flights to space station through 2024

By Josh Dinner published

NASA is nailing down its calendar with Boeing and SpaceX, laying out who will fly astronauts to the International Space Station when.

The Starliner team works to finalize the mate of the crew module and new service module for NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test that will take NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams to and from the International Space Station.

Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut mission again, targets July 21 liftoff

By Mike Wall published

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed back by several additional months, with liftoff now targeted for July 21 at the earliest.

The Starliner team works to finalize the mate of the crew module and new service module for NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test that will take NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams to and from the International Space Station.

Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut mission delayed to May at the earliest

By Mike Wall published

Boeing and NASA had been targeting April for Starliner's Crew Flight Test, but the astronaut mission will now launch after the private Ax-2 flight, which is targeted for early May.

rocket launching with gray sky behind. two launch towers on either side surround the rocket

Boeing's Starliner on track to launch its 1st astronaut flight this spring, NASA says

By Josh Dinner published

Mission managers for the first crewed Starliner flight are confident the spacecraft will launch in a 60-day window that opens in April.

The Starliner team works to finalize the mate of the crew module and new service module for NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test that will take NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams to and from the International Space Station.

Boeing's Starliner crew capsule channels R2-D2 ahead of astronaut test flight

By Brett Tingley published

NASA released images of the Boeing Starliner crew capsule resembling R2-D2 while being mated to a new service module ahead of a crewed flight test to the International Space Station.

Boeing's CST-100 Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission patch includes elements personal to both crew members, NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams.

Crew set to fly on Boeing Starliner add final touches to mission patch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Boeing has finalized the design of its first crew mission patch. The aerospace company is preparing for the Crew Flight Test of its CST-100 Starliner commercial spacecraft.

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.

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.

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.