Why Starliner is stuck in space: Everything we know about Boeing’s troubled mission
It’s been almost two weeks since Boeing’s Starliner defied all odds and made it into space. Despite some troubling helium leaks, NASA greenlit the launch, …
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A Boeing airliner engine exploded over Denver, and here’s the video
A Boeing 777 airliner experienced a serious engine malfunction shortly after takeoff from a Colorado airport, and it caused problems for those on board as …
Boeing’s troubled Starliner just got hit with another delay
NASA’s Commercial Crew program tapped both SpaceX and Boeing to develop crew-capable spacecraft that were safe and efficient for transporting astronauts to and from the …
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion for the 737 Max fiasco
Boeing’s 737 Max jets were involved in two fatal crashes and were ultimately grounded worldwide over safety concerns. The company has now agreed to pay …
We finally know why Boeing’s test flight commander bowed out of Starliner test
Boeing’s Starliner crew shakeup gets a little more clear as we learn one of the reasons why commander Chris Ferguson stepped down. The astronaut had …
Boeing Starliner astronaut drops out of first crewed test flight
A Boeing Starliner test flight pilot is now dropping out of the first crewed mission for the spacecraft. Astronaut Christopher Ferguson says he has commitments …
NASA is worried that Boeing’s Starliner isn’t safe
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has had a rocky development road and failed an uncrewed flight test. NASA’s independent review board is concerned with Boeing’s recent history …
NASA says Boeing has to fix 80 things related to Starliner
NASA announced today that its investigation into Boeing’s Starliner program revealed 80 issues that need to be addressed. The issues run the gamut from software …
Boeing will have to reattempt failed Starliner test flight
Boeing will attempt another test flight to the International Space Station without crew members aboard its Starliner spacecraft, the company announced this week. Late last …
Boeing’s oft-delayed SLS rocket is now more expensive than ever
NASA’s delayed SLS rocket program, headed by Boeing, continues to disappoint. Massive budget overruns and significant delays have pushed the completion of the SLS back …
Perfect storm helps Boeing 747 break transatlantic speed record
Anyone who has traveled by plane more than a few times knows that flight delays and late arrivals are one of the most frustrating aspects …
Boeing’s Starliner just can’t stop breaking
December 20th, 2019, was supposed to be a groundbreaking day for NASA and Boeing, with the latter’s Starliner spacecraft making its maiden voyage for the …
Boeing backs out of military spaceplane project
To say it’s been a rough couple of years for Boeing would be an understatement. The company has endured a number of significant setbacks — …
Boeing says its Starliner will be easy to refurbish
SpaceX has made a name for itself by producing space-faring hardware that is easily refurbished. The company’s Falcon rockets can be reused multiple times, reducing …
Even Boeing employees were afraid of the 737 Max
Boeing’s 737 Max woes have already been well documented over the past year and a half or so. Airlines around the world were forced to …
NASA and Boeing are trying to figure out what went wrong with Starliner
NASA and Boeing had big plans to wrap up 2019 with a bang. Boeing’s Starliner, one of the stars of NASA’s Commercial Crew program, was …
The Boeing 737 Max somehow has even more problems than we thought
When travel officials around the globe were forced to ground every single one of Boeing’s 737 Max jets in early 2019 the company pledged to …
Starliner failure: Boeing’s ship won’t make it to the International Space Station
Today was supposed to be a huge slam dunk for Boeing. The company’s Starliner spacecraft was scheduled for a launch from Earth and then docking …
Boeing’s Starliner gets thumbs up for Friday launch
Boeing’s Starliner capsule is built to carry astronauts. It’s one of NASA’s two big bets on commercial crew vehicles, with the other being SpaceX’s Crew …
The FAA knew the 737 MAX was potentially unsafe
A pair of Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 commercial airliners crashed in the span of just five months between late 2018 and early 2019, claiming hundreds …
Piece of Boeing airliner breaks loose, lands in residential neighborhood
Lots of people struggle with a fear of flying, but normally if you’re a little bit freaked out by the thought of a massive commercial …
Boeing proposes lunar lander it probably won’t be able to build in time for NASA’s 2024 Moon mission
NASA is bound and determined to send humans back to the Moon by 2024. The space agency was headed back there anyway, but a mandate …
Boeing’s Starliner falls short of perfection in launch abort test
Boeing’s Starliner has seen many, many delays, cost overruns, and setbacks during its lengthy development. NASA is paying Boeing a fortune for its work on …
NASA is showering Boeing with cash for delayed SLS rocket
Going to the Moon isn’t cheap, no matter how far ahead you can plan for it. Going to the Moon on a dramatically-shortened timeline? Well, …
Upcoming tests will reveal whether Boeing’s Starliner is ready for prime time
It’s no secret that NASA is increasingly leaning on commercial partners to meet its various needs, and when it comes to sending humans into space, …
NASA’s SLS rocket is finally taking shape, well behind schedule
NASA fully intends to send humans back to the Moon sooner rather than later. Despite funding woes, the agency is still doing its best to …
Another critical software bug means the Boeing 737 Max still isn’t safe to fly
The Boeing 737 Max saga continues with a new development that’s not good news for Boeing. There’s a new software issue that Boeing has to …
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