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It’s all systems go from NASA for uncrewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner to space station

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Boeing’s Starliner space taxi — and Rosie the Rocketeer — meet up with their rocket

NASA watchdog report sharpens debate over cost of SpaceX vs. Boeing spaceships

by Alan Boyle on November 15, 2019November 18, 2019 at 10:04 am 3 Comments

Boeing is in line to get paid substantially more per seat than SpaceX for astronaut trips to the International Space Station, in part because it negotiated an increase in what… Read More

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Boeing traces problem with Starliner parachute system to an unsecured pin

by Alan Boyle on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 at 2:03 pmComment

For want of a pin, the use of a spaceship’s parachute was lost. That may be a simplistic way to explain why one of the three parachutes on Boeing’s CST-100… Read More

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NASA is ‘thrilled’ with pad abort test for Boeing’s Starliner space taxi despite parachute glitch

by Alan Boyle on November 4, 2019November 7, 2019 at 11:26 pm 4 Comments

Boeing cleared a key milestone for launching NASA astronauts on its CST-100 Starliner space taxi today by executing an end-to-end test of its rocket-powered launch abort system — a test… Read More

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NASA confirms Boeing’s latest timetable for Starliner space taxi’s final tests

by Alan Boyle on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 at 7:03 pmComment

NASA confirmed today that Boeing is scheduled to conduct the next high-profile test of its CST-100 Starliner space capsule in a little more than three weeks. The target data for… Read More

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Boeing bounces back with successful test of Starliner space taxi’s propulsion system

by Alan Boyle on May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 at 10:44 amComment

Boeing has successfully run the propulsion system for its CST-100 Starliner space taxi through the same test it failed almost a year ago, marking a significant step toward carrying astronauts… Read More

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Uncrewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner space taxi delayed; crewed flight to be extended

by Alan Boyle on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 at 1:28 pmComment

NASA today confirmed that the first uncrewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner space taxi to the International Space Station would be delayed until at least August, and also said the… Read More

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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

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

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

News Brief

It’s all systems go from NASA for uncrewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner to space station

Boeing’s Starliner space taxi — and Rosie the Rocketeer — meet up with their rocket

NASA watchdog report sharpens debate over cost of SpaceX vs. Boeing spaceships

Boeing traces problem with Starliner parachute system to an unsecured pin

NASA is ‘thrilled’ with pad abort test for Boeing’s Starliner space taxi despite parachute glitch

NASA confirms Boeing’s latest timetable for Starliner space taxi’s final tests

Boeing bounces back with successful test of Starliner space taxi’s propulsion system

Uncrewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner space taxi delayed; crewed flight to be extended

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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