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Raised eyebrows as Boeing reportedly mulls sale of stellar space enterprise

Company that helped build Nasa’s Saturn V rockets said to be keen to focus on fixing problems in core aircraft business

The Guardian - US

Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended this month with its Starliner capsule returning to Earth empty while two Nasa test pilots remained in orbit.

The Independent UK

The Starliner Mission Was Very Successful In This One Important Way

Dock, dock, dock ... no goose! The NASA Docking System that released Starliner from the space station is critical for future Moon astronauts.

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So, Would Starliner Have Safely Brought Its Astronauts Home?

All eyes were on Starliner's daring landing after NASA decided a return with crew onboard was too risky. Was that a mistake?

Inverse

Boeing Starliner departs ISS without its astronaut crew. How to watch it land on Earth tonight

Boeing's Starliner capsule will depart the ISS without astronauts today (Sept. 6), and you can watch the action live.

Space

NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company's problems

NASA says it won't use Boeing's Starliner capsule to bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth

The Independent UK

Boeing's Rescue By Rival SpaceX 'Embarrassing' And Ill-timed

SpaceX is coming to Boeing's rescue. Because of problems with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, two astronauts who rode on it to the International Space Station in June will finally return to Earth on a vessel built by Elon Musk's SpaceX. NASA's announcement Saturday of that plan represents a blow -- even…

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Two stranded astronauts will not return on the ship that carried them into space

The news is a severe blow to Boeing’s plans to make the Starliner a success

Evening Standard

Nasa to say when astronauts ‘stuck’ in orbit will return – but still unsure how

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to be in space for days but issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft mean they may not be back until 2025

The Guardian - US

What Boeing’s Starliner Thruster Tests In New Mexico Actually Revealed About the Spacecraft’s Fate

Unless NASA and Boeing give Starliner the green light to return from space, its astronauts will come home next year on another spacecraft.

Inverse

Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? Here's what to know

NASA is wrestling over how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule

The Independent UK

50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date

Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.

Space

Boeing Starliner astronauts remain stuck on International Space Station with no set return date, NASA announces

After nearly two months of postponement, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are still on board the ISS. But NASA and Boeing say they still plan to return the two aboard Starliner.

LiveScience

When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know

Boeing's Starliner capsule has been in orbit for more than a month, and it remains unclear when the spacecraft and its two astronauts will return to Earth.

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Inverse

Failed Thrusters, Helium Leaks, and a Hard Deadline: Inside NASA’s Decision to Keep Boeing’s Starliner At the ISS

“There have been multiple issues with every spacecraft that has ever been designed, and that's the nature of what we do,” said astronaut Butch Wilmore.

Space

Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says

Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.

International Business Times

NASA Insists Boeing Starliner Crew 'Not Stranded' On ISS

The first astronauts to fly Boeing's troubled Starliner are definitely not "stranded" at the International Space Station, NASA insisted Friday despite having no clear timeframe for bringing them home.

The Independent UK

No return date yet for NASA astronauts who launched to space station aboard Boeing's capsule

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule

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The Independent UK

Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

Two astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there

Space

Will Boeing Starliner issues delay its 1st long-duration astronaut flight? It’s too soon to tell.

All issues encountered during the first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule must be addressed before the vehicle is certified for long-duration crewed flights.

LiveScience

Astronauts stranded in space due to multiple issues with Boeing's Starliner — and the window for a return flight is closing

NASA and Boeing engineers are troubleshooting various faults in the Starliner spacecraft. But with only 45 days of docking time available, the window for return is closing.

Inverse

A Weird Final Test for Boeing’s Starliner Uncovered the Likely Cause of Several Recently-Failed Thrusters

The Starliner's failed thrusters were put to the test on Saturday.

Space

NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 amid thruster issues

Boeing's Starliner will come back to Earth with its two astronauts no earlier than June 26. The four-day extension will allow for more thruster testing at the ISS.

Inverse

Boeing’s Starliner Will Attempt A First-Of-Its-Kind Landing For A U.S. Capsule

As early as next week, Starliner becomes the first — and only — American orbital crew capsule to land on land.

Space

NASA weighs potential impacts of helium leaks and more on Boeing's Starliner astronaut test flight

Starliner's two astronauts continue to put the capsule through a series of checks, while ground teams analyze helium leaks and other issues.

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