Boeing's Starliner spacecraft faces further delays as first crewed flight pushed to 2024

The first piloted launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is now expected to take place in early March at the earliest, due to ongoing work to test and replace the capsule's parachute system and address issues with a flammable adhesive used in protective electrical tape. The specific launch date will depend on various factors, including space station crew and cargo schedules. Assuming the mission goes smoothly, Boeing could be certified for operational space station crew rotation missions by the end of 2024. Despite the delays, Boeing remains committed to the Starliner program.