NASA, Boeing pivot Starliner-

After a critical software issue foiled the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test (OFT) of the CST-100 Starliner in December, NASA and Boeing are pivoting their efforts to rectify the situation.

According to a Boeing spokesperson, the company is working closely with NASA to address the issue and ensure the spacecraft is safe and ready for crewed missions.

The problem arose after the Starliner spacecraft entered the wrong orbit due to a software bug, which caused the spacecraft to not reach the International Space Station (ISS) as planned.

“Boeing is working closely with NASA to address the software issue that occurred during the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test of the CST-100 Starliner,” a Boeing spokesperson said in a statement.

“The safety of our astronauts is our top priority, and we are taking the necessary steps to ensure the spacecraft is safe and ready for crewed missions."

Statement from NASA

NASA has also released a statement regarding the issue, saying that they are working closely with Boeing to resolve the problem.

“We are working closely with Boeing to address the issue that occurred during the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test of the CST-100 Starliner,” NASA said in a statement.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our astronauts and the success of this important program."

What's next for Starliner?

The OFT was originally scheduled to take place in August 2019, but it was delayed due to a number of technical issues.

It's unclear at this time when the OFT will take place, but NASA and Boeing are working closely to rectify the situation and ensure the spacecraft is safe and ready for crewed missions.

In the meantime, Boeing and NASA are continuing to work on the Starliner program, with a focus on ensuring the safety and success of the spacecraft.

Resumen de la situación

NASA y Boeing están trabajando juntos para abordar el problema que surgió durante el vuelo sin tripulación de la CST-100 Starliner y que provocó que el espacioporto no alcanzara la Estación Espacial Internacional (EEI) como estaba previsto.

La seguridad de los astronautas es la prioridad número uno para Boeing y están tomando los pasos necesarios para asegurar que el espacioporto esté seguro y listo para misiones tripuladas.

Spaceflight Now — 2025-11-25