Boeing bounces back with successful test of Starliner space taxi’s propulsion system Boeing has successfully run the propulsion system for its CST-100 Starliner space taxi through the same test it failed almost… Read More
Uncrewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner space taxi delayed; crewed flight to be extended NASA today confirmed that the first uncrewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner space taxi to the International Space Station would… Read More
First flights for SpaceX and Boeing space taxis face further delays, NASA says NASA says the flight test schedule for space taxis designed by SpaceX and Boeing to ferry astronauts to and from… Read More
NASA shuffles crew for Boeing Starliner space taxi’s test flight due to medical issue NASA says a medical issue is forcing a switch in the crew for the Boeing Starliner space taxi’s first crewed… Read More
NASA reviews safety at SpaceX and Boeing after Elon Musk smokes pot on video NASA has ordered a review of workplace safety at SpaceX and Boeing, the two companies developing spaceships to ferry its… Read More
NASA names nine astronauts for SpaceX and Boeing flights to space station NASA unveiled the first nine astronauts for its commercial crew missions to the International Space Station today, including rookies as… Read More
NASA confirms new timetable for space taxi flights; SpaceX to fly crew next April NASA today laid out a newly stretched-out schedule for flying astronauts to the International Space Station from U.S. soil, with SpaceX’s… Read More
Boeing resets test schedule for Starliner space taxi; first crewed flight in mid-2019 Last month’s problem with leaky rocket engine valves has forced Boeing to rearrange the sequence of tests for its Starliner… Read More
Engine test anomaly deals setback to Boeing’s plans for Starliner space taxi Boeing confirms that it experienced an anomaly last month during tests of the engines that would be used on its… Read More
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule arrives in Florida to get set for uncrewed test flight After months of testing, a SpaceX Dragon capsule that’s designed to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station… Read More
Spacewalkers install HD video cameras to monitor future SpaceX and Boeing trips News Brief: NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold installed new high-definition video cameras on the exterior of the International… Read More
Boeing’s Dennis Muilenburg says he’ll beat SpaceX to Mars; Elon Musk says ‘Do it’ So what does SpaceX CEO Elon Musk think of Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s claim that the first people to set… Read More
2018 turns into 2019 for Webb Space Telescope (and maybe Boeing’s space taxi) NASA says it’s moving the launch date for its $8.8 billion James Webb Space Telescope from October 2018 to the… Read More
‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert dons Boeing’s spacesuit for Starliner stardom Let history record that America’s first late-night astronaut is … Stephen Colbert? In a pre-recorded bit that was broadcast Friday night… Read More
Touchscreen gloves? Zippered helmets? Boeing reboots the spacesuit for Starliner The spacesuit designed for astronauts riding Boeing’s Starliner space taxi makes a fashion statement for the 21st century, from its… Read More
Boeing hints that it’ll unveil its Starliner spacesuits – and maybe who’ll wear them Boeing’s Starliner space taxi won’t be carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for at least another year and a… Read More
Boeing and SpaceX win four more NASA orders for space taxis, with one big ‘if’ NASA has awarded four more contracts to Boeing and to SpaceX for space taxi trips to and from the International Space… Read More
Boeing’s Starliner schedule for sending astronauts into orbit slips to 2018 A top Boeing executive said today that the company plans to start sending crews into orbit aboard its CST-100 Starliner… Read More
SpaceX gets set for Falcon 9’s return to flight – and Florida landing attempt SpaceX is planning to launch its Falcon 9 rocket for the first time in nearly six months on Sunday, and… Read More
Congress’ omnibus bill gives NASA a Christmas bonus: a bigger $19.3 billion budget 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… Read More
After missing out on NASA’s next cargo contract, Boeing focuses on space taxis Boeing says it’s out of the running for NASA’s next contract to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, but… Read More
