Boeing and NASA delay Starliner astronaut return to June 22, nearly doubling mission length to test spacecraft
Publishing timestamp: 2024-06-14 15:14:12
Summary
NASA announced that Boeing's Starliner capsule will stay at the International Space Station twice as long as originally planned. The mission, known as Boeing's crew flight test, is a major step towards NASA certifying Boeing to carry crew on operational missions. However, the mission has faced several issues, including leaks in the propulsion system and malfunctioning thrusters. Despite these setbacks, Boeing remains confident in the mission's success.
Sentiment: MIXED
Tickers: BA,
Keywords: business, space industry, breaking news: business, space exploration, science, breaking news: technology, the edge, transportation, aerospace and defense industry, business news, boeing co, technology,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/14/boeing-and-nasa-delay-starliner-astronaut-return-to-june-22.html