Boeing’s Starliner Program Nears First Manned Space Flight

Boeing's Starliner Inches Closer to Human Spaceflight Amidst Industry Shakeups

Boeing's Starliner program is making significant strides towards launching humans into space, with a landmark mission to the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled for May. This pivotal development represents a potential turnaround following a history of delays and a failed test flight nearly two years ago. Originally pitted against SpaceX within NASA's Commercial Crew program, Boeing planned its inaugural crew flight test back in November 2018. However, after encountering various hurdles, Boeing now positions itself as a vital backup for NASA, reflecting a recalibration of its role due to the program's extensive delays and budgetary challenges.