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First flights for SpaceX and Boeing space taxis face further delays, NASA says

by Alan Boyle on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 at 11:36 am1 Comment

NASA says the flight test schedule for space taxis designed by SpaceX and Boeing to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station has been stretched out further, as… Read More

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NASA shuffles crew for Boeing Starliner space taxi’s test flight due to medical issue

by Alan Boyle on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 at 3:22 pmComment

NASA says a medical issue is forcing a switch in the crew for the Boeing Starliner space taxi’s first crewed test flight to the International Space Station, currently scheduled for… Read More

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NASA reviews safety at SpaceX and Boeing after Elon Musk smokes pot on video

by Alan Boyle on November 20, 2018November 21, 2018 at 10:01 amComment

NASA has ordered a review of workplace safety at SpaceX and Boeing, the two companies developing spaceships to ferry its astronauts to and from the International Space Station, in the… Read More

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NASA names nine astronauts for SpaceX and Boeing flights to space station

by Alan Boyle on August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 at 9:58 am1 Comment

NASA unveiled the first nine astronauts for its commercial crew missions to the International Space Station today, including rookies as well as seasoned veterans. The “New Nine” include two women… Read More

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NASA confirms new timetable for space taxi flights; SpaceX to fly crew next April

by Alan Boyle on August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 at 7:26 pm1 Comment

NASA today laid out a newly stretched-out schedule for flying astronauts to the International Space Station from U.S. soil, with SpaceX’s first such flight set for no earlier than next April.… Read More

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Boeing resets test schedule for Starliner space taxi; first crewed flight in mid-2019

by Alan Boyle on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 at 6:12 pmComment

Last month’s problem with leaky rocket engine valves has forced Boeing to rearrange the sequence of tests for its Starliner space taxi, with the first crewed flight to the International… Read More

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Engine test anomaly deals setback to Boeing’s plans for Starliner space taxi

by Alan Boyle on July 22, 2018July 24, 2018 at 11:12 am1 Comment

Boeing confirms that it experienced an anomaly last month during tests of the engines that would be used on its CST-100 Starliner space taxi in the event of a launch… Read More

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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule arrives in Florida to get set for uncrewed test flight

by Alan Boyle on July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 at 4:44 pm 7 Comments

After months of testing, a SpaceX Dragon capsule that’s designed to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station has arrived in Florida, marking a significant step toward this… Read More

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Spacewalkers install HD video cameras to monitor future SpaceX and Boeing trips

by Alan Boyle on June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 at 2:45 pmComment

News Brief: NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold installed new high-definition video cameras on the exterior of the International Space Station today during a spacewalk that lasted nearly seven… Read More

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Boeing’s Dennis Muilenburg says he’ll beat SpaceX to Mars; Elon Musk says ‘Do it’

by Alan Boyle on December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 at 11:37 am 38 Comments

So what does SpaceX CEO Elon Musk think of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s claim that the first people to set foot on Mars will arrive on a Boeing rocket? “Do… Read More

James Webb Space Telescope
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2018 turns into 2019 for Webb Space Telescope (and maybe Boeing’s space taxi)

‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert dons Boeing’s spacesuit for Starliner stardom

by Alan Boyle on February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 at 9:52 am 2 Comments

Let history record that America’s first late-night astronaut is … Stephen Colbert? In a pre-recorded bit that was broadcast Friday night on CBS’ “Late Show,” Colbert wore the spacesuit designed for… Read More

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Touchscreen gloves? Zippered helmets? Boeing reboots the spacesuit for Starliner

by Alan Boyle on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 at 5:33 pm 5 Comments

The spacesuit designed for astronauts riding Boeing’s Starliner space taxi makes a fashion statement for the 21st century, from its touchscreen-sensitive gloves to its color-coordinated shoes. And all of it… Read More

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Boeing hints that it’ll unveil its Starliner spacesuits – and maybe who’ll wear them

by Alan Boyle on January 23, 2017January 24, 2017 at 10:00 amComment

Boeing’s Starliner space taxi won’t be carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for at least another year and a half, but we may soon find out what they’ll be… Read More

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Boeing and SpaceX win four more NASA orders for space taxis, with one big ‘if’

by Alan Boyle on January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm 3 Comments

NASA has awarded four more contracts to Boeing and to SpaceX for space taxi trips to and from the International Space Station – dependent on certification that the spacecraft are safe. SpaceX… Read More

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Boeing’s Starliner schedule for sending astronauts into orbit slips to 2018

by Alan Boyle on May 11, 2016May 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm 10 Comments

A top Boeing executive said today that the company plans to start sending crews into orbit aboard its CST-100 Starliner space taxi in 2018, which represents a slight delay in NASA’s… Read More

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SpaceX gets set for Falcon 9’s return to flight – and Florida landing attempt

by Alan Boyle on December 19, 2015December 19, 2015 at 4:16 pmComment

SpaceX is planning to launch its Falcon 9 rocket for the first time in nearly six months on Sunday, and says it will try flying the first-stage booster back to… Read More

Image: Europa orbiter

Congress’ omnibus bill gives NASA a Christmas bonus: a bigger $19.3 billion budget

by Alan Boyle on December 16, 2015December 16, 2015 at 3:43 pm 4 Comments

The 2,009-page omnibus bill that’s been crafted by Congress for the current fiscal year boosts NASA’s budget to $19.3 billion, which is $756 million more than the White House asked for. The big winners… Read More

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After missing out on NASA’s next cargo contract, Boeing focuses on space taxis

by Alan Boyle on November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 at 5:43 pmComment

Boeing says it’s out of the running for NASA’s next contract to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, but it’ll still be sending up cargo as well as astronauts… Read More

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