Boeing's Determination: Six ISS Flights Assured Despite Starliner Setback

Boeing's Starliner Crewed Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed to next year, with the earliest chance for launch in March. Despite the delay, Boeing remains confident in completing the six crewed flights ordered by NASA. The delay was caused by issues with flammable tape and weak parachute soft links. Boeing has redesigned the soft links and is in the middle of testing, while also replacing the flammable tape. The company plans to have the spacecraft ready by early March and is working with NASA and United Launch Alliance on potential launch dates.