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space-exploration2 days ago•55 min saved

NASA reshuffles human spaceflight leadership after Starliner findings

NASA is reshuffling its human spaceflight leadership after a critical Starliner report found serious issues in how Boeing’s first crewed Starliner flight was handled. Joel Montalbano will become acting associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate and Dana Hutcherson will be acting CCP program manager, taking over immediately, with Ken Bowersox retiring March 6 and Steve Stich remaining as an advisor to the Human Landing System. The Starliner Crew Flight Test experienced thruster problems and was reclassified as a Type A mishap, and NASA says leadership accountability is essential to maintain U.S. leadership in low Earth orbit and progress toward Artemis-era goals.

via Space|

#commercial-crew-program #iss #leadership

space8 days ago•13 min saved

NASA flags leadership and culture as root causes in Boeing Starliner saga

NASA released a 300-page investigation into Boeing’s Starliner mission, finding not only hardware faults but serious organizational and leadership problems—yelling, defensiveness and frayed team relations—that delayed returning two astronauts from the ISS for nine months; the mission was retroactively classified as a Type A mishap, NASA trimmed the contract and Boeing says it has fixes and organizational changes in place, while critics urge stronger oversight and a robust two-vehicle strategy.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#boeing #iss #nasa

space8 days ago•3 min saved

Artemis II Targeted for March 6 Launch After Fueling Success

NASA plans Artemis II to launch on March 6 after a fueling test cleared delays, sending four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby to test systems ahead of Artemis III’s 2028 lunar landing; the crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. The article also covers a critical NASA inspector general report on Boeing’s Starliner, noting shortfalls and prompting NASA to withhold flying any crewed Starliner missions until technical issues are resolved.

via The Guardian|

#artemis #moon #nasa

space-exploration9 days ago•55 min saved

NASA labels Boeing’s Starliner flight a Type A mishap after near‑catastrophic thruster issues

NASA has reclassified Boeing’s Starliner Crew Flight Test as a Type A mishap—the agency’s most serious category—after thruster failures and a temporary loss of control threatened the mission, which nonetheless docked with the ISS. NASA officials stressed that different decisions could have led to a very different outcome and apologized for past classification biases. The investigation is ongoing, Starliner won’t carry astronauts again until thruster issues are resolved, and Boeing/NASA plan a future uncrewed cargo mission to the ISS no earlier than April 2026, with the ISS retirement slated for 2030 and a push for redundant commercial crew options.

via Space|

#commercial-crew-program #mishap #nasa

space9 days ago•8 min saved

NASA classifies Starliner flight as Type A mishap, cites leadership and decision-making failures

NASA formally classifies the 2024 Boeing Starliner crewed flight as a Type A mishap and releases a 311-page investigation finding leadership and decision-making failures in addition to hardware issues, prompting accountability measures and a path forward that includes an uncrewed Starliner mission in 2026 and NASA astronauts training for a potential Starliner-1 crew.

via Ars Technica|

#boeing #leadership-accountability #nasa

science9 days ago•3 min saved

NASA Reframes Boeing Starliner Crew Test Findings: Type A Mishap and Action Plan

NASA released the final Program Investigation Team report on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner crewed test, finding a mix of hardware failures, qualification gaps, leadership missteps and cultural breakdowns that created risk. The mission is classified as a Type A mishap, and NASA will pursue corrective actions with Boeing before Starliner is cleared to fly again.

via NASA (.gov)|

#commercial-crew-program #crewed-flight-test #mishap

space1 month ago•2 min saved

Suni Williams retires after months aboard the ISS and a record-breaking space career

After nearly three decades with NASA, astronaut Suni Williams retires following a nine-month stay on the International Space Station caused by Boeing's Starliner issues; she and crewmate Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on SpaceX, and Williams logged 608 days in space including a record 62 hours of spacewalking.

via abc7.com|

#iss #nasa #space

space1 month ago•3 min saved

Suni Williams retires after 27 years at NASA, leaving a legacy in spacewalking and the Starliner saga

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after 27 years with the agency, holding the record for the most spacewalk time by a woman (over 62 hours) and accumulating 608 days in space. Her career included three flights and a pivotal role in Boeing’s Starliner test, which lasted 286 days on the ISS in 2024 due to technical issues, followed by a return on a SpaceX Dragon capsule. Her departure coincides with NASA’s Artemis program progression, signaling a generational shift in U.S. human spaceflight; Williams also made history as the first astronaut to run a marathon in orbit.

via The Guardian|

#artemis #international-space-station #nasa

space1 month ago•313 min saved

Suni Williams retires after Starliner test flight

NASA veteran Suni Williams announced her retirement, with her Boeing Starliner crewed test flight serving as her final orbit; Williams and crewmate Butch Wilmore ended up staying on the International Space Station for more than nine months after Starliner’s technical issues prompted NASA to bring the crew home uncrewed for safety. Williams, who joined NASA in 1998, has logged 608 days in space and numerous firsts, while Wilmore is also retiring. Their departures follow the pattern of earlier NASA exits after major milestones, including SpaceX’s Crew Dragon test flight, as NASA continues Starliner testing (primarily uncrewed) and pursues future exploration goals.

via CNN|

#butch-wilmore #nasa #retirement

science-and-space6 months ago•3 min saved

Astronaut Retires After Space Mission and Extended Stay

Astronaut Butch Wilmore retired from NASA less than five months after a troubled test flight and extended stay on the International Space Station, where he and Suni Williams spent over nine months due to spacecraft issues. Wilmore, a veteran astronaut with 25 years of service, emphasized his commitment and readiness to fly again, despite the mission's challenges. His departure follows the pattern of other astronauts retiring after pioneering missions, and he remains optimistic about future spaceflight opportunities.

via AOL.com|

#astronaut-retirement #extended-stay-in-space #nasa

business7 months ago•2 min saved

Boeing Stock Rises Despite Starliner Grounding, Expected Recovery by Early 2026

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is effectively grounded until at least 2026 due to ongoing issues and delays, but despite this, Boeing's stock has seen a slight increase as investors remain optimistic, supported by a strong analyst consensus and a recent rally in share price. The delays are compounded by lawsuits related to past incidents, but Boeing's overall outlook remains positive with a target price suggesting modest upside potential.

via TipRanks|

#2026 #boeing #business

space7 months ago•7 min saved

NASA Plans Uncrewed Cargo Mission for Boeing’s Starliner Amid ISS Retirement

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, after its first crewed mission in June 2024, faces delays due to technical issues with its doghouses and thrusters, pushing its next launch to no earlier than 2026, with initial plans for 2025 now postponed.

via Space|

#boeing #iss #nasa

space7 months ago•1 min saved

NASA to Send Cargo-Only on Next Starliner Mission

NASA is considering conducting an uncrewed test flight of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft next, as efforts continue to address issues with the vehicle, potentially marking a significant step in its development and testing process.

via SpaceNews|

#boeing #nasa #space

space8 months ago•4 min saved

NASA Delays Boeing Starliner Flights Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

A year after Boeing's Starliner crewed test flight failed to meet expectations, NASA is still evaluating whether the next mission will be crewed or uncrewed, with potential launch no earlier than early 2026, amid ongoing technical issues and budget concerns that could impact the program's future.

via SpaceNews|

#boeing #iss #nasa

space8 months ago•10 min saved

Starliner Delays Continue Amidst Anniversary of First Crewed Docking

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft's next flight has been delayed from late 2025 to early 2026 due to ongoing technical issues, with uncertainty about whether it will carry crew members. The spacecraft's first crewed docking with the ISS occurred a year ago, but subsequent problems, including helium leaks and propulsion anomalies, have delayed further missions. NASA and Boeing are conducting extensive testing and evaluations to certify the spacecraft for crewed flights, while crew assignments for upcoming missions remain uncertain amid ongoing evaluations and reassignments.

via Spaceflight Now|

#boeing #crew-mission #nasa