What Happened
Technical Issues Delay Progress And Increase Costs
NASA’s Office of Inspector General has released a report highlighting unresolved issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which has not flown since a crew flight test mission in June 2024. The report cites technical problems, including helium leaks and propulsion system failures, as major concerns. Despite ongoing contracts with NASA, Boeing’s ability to send astronauts to the International Space Station remains uncertain. The report was first published by upi.com.