NASA is collaborating with Boeing to address technical problems that prevented the Starliner spacecraft from conducting its mission effectively. Following the Starliner's inaugural launch last June, it faced numerous in-flight anomalies with its propulsion systems, resulting in an early return. Postflight analyses are ongoing to better understand these issues, leading to planned tests of Starliner's thrusters and new helium system seals. The timeline for the next crewed flight, potentially set for late 2023 or early 2026, will depend on resolving these anomalies.
NASA and Boeing are preparing the Starliner for its next flight after technical issues left the spacecraft unable to ferry its astronauts back to Earth for months.
NASA announced that it's working with Boeing to "resolve Starliner's in-flight anomalies" before a crewed flight that could take place later this year or in early 2026.
NASA and Boeing have been analyzing postflight data since Starliner's return, saying they will continue investigating the "major in-flight propulsion system anomalies."
"Once we get through these planned test campaigns, we will have a better idea of when we can go fly the next Boeing flight," Steve Stich said.
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