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First crewed flight of the Boeing Starliner scrubbed once again

The planned crewed launch of the Boeing Starliner was scrubbed at 3 minutes and 50 seconds before liftoff due to a problem with the ground system......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJun 2nd, 2024

NASA lines up return date for Boeing Starliner minus humans

A Butch- and Suni-less Boeing Starliner has been given a date to return to Earth by NASA......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Now the Starliner is making a weird noise

Things have been difficult for the Starliner. Now they’ve become just plain weird......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

The Starliner spacecraft has started to emit strange noises

"I don't know what's making it." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA) On Saturday NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore noticed some strange noises e.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 1st, 2024

Boeing will try to fly its troubled Starliner capsule back to Earth next week

The two astronauts who launched on Starliner will stay behind on the International Space Station. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocks from the International Space Station at the conclusion of an unpiloted test flight.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station

NASA on Friday cut two astronauts from the next crew to make room on the return trip for the two stuck at the International Space Station......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?

It seems like we'll have to wait a bit for ABL to put another rocket on the launch pad. Welcome to Edition 7.09 of the Rocket Report! When will SpaceX launch the next test flight of Starship? It certainly doesn't look to be imminent,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

NASA reveals date for attempted return flight of troubled Starliner

NASA has announced a target date for the return flight of Boeing Space's troubled Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

Blue Origin completes latest space tourism flight successfully

Blue Origin flew its latest group of six thrill-seekers to the edge of space and back again Thursday, including the youngest-ever woman to complete the feat......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Astronauts stranded in space: Unexpected eight-month stay highlights risks of space exploration

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams took off for the International Space Station in June. The test flight aboard Boeing's Starliner was supposed to last a week, but they have yet to return......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Blue Origin confirms target date for maiden flight of New Glenn rocket

Blue Origin has confirmed that it's targeting no earlier than October 13 for the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket for a NASA mission to Mars......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX’s Dragon Next Year

The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

NASA decided Saturday it's too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing's troubled new capsule, and they'll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

NASA’s Starliner decision was the right one, but it’s a crushing blow for Boeing

It's unlikely Boeing can fly all six of its Starliner missions before retirement of the ISS in 2030. Enlarge / A Starliner spacecraft mounted on top of an Atlas V rocket before an unpiloted test flight in 2022. (credit: Boeing).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Will Come Home on SpaceX"s Dragon Next Year

The decision will leave the crew on the ISS until February. The mission was initially supposed to last about a week......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

Starliner astronauts to return to Earth in SpaceX Dragon next year

Two NASA astronauts stuck in orbit for over two months after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft developed a fault will return to Earth in a SpaceX Dragon craft......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 25th, 2024

NASA not comfortable with Starliner thrusters, so crew will fly home on Dragon

"I would say the White Sands testing did give us a surprise." Enlarge / Crew Dragon approaches the International Space Station (credit: NASA TV) Following weeks of speculation, NASA finally made it official on Saturday:.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 24th, 2024

NASA to announce decision about stuck Starliner astronauts tomorrow

It's now been more than two months since the Boeing Starliner launched on what was supposed to be a one-week mission. NASA will provide an update tomorrow......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

NASA"s EXCITE mission prepared for scientific balloon flight

Scientists and engineers are ready to fly an infrared mission called EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) to the edge of space......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent

Will two NASA astronauts return to Earth soon in their troubled Boeing capsule? Or wait at the International Space Station for a ride home next year with SpaceX?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Cards on the table: Are Butch and Suni coming home on Starliner or Crew Dragon?

On the eve of a fateful decision, we're answering some frequently asked questions. Enlarge / NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, seen in their Boeing flight suits. (credit: NASA/Francisco Martin) After month.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024