Starliner Return Delayed Again as Boeing Tackles Persistent Issues

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Starliner Return Delayed Again as Boeing Tackles Persistent Issues
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NASA and Boeing have extended Starliner’s return-to-flight timeline by at least a year while they fix thruster malfunctions and helium leaks; a previous crewed mission in 2024 highlighted safety issues, and while progress is ongoing, no firm uncrewed launch date is set for Starliner-1, with NASA reducing Starliner missions and relying more on SpaceX as the ISS program heads toward 2030 retirement.

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