NASA Says Boeing’s Busted Starliner Spacecraft Won’t Be Allowed to Carry Astronauts on Next Mission

Boeing won’t be allowed ferrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station with its plagued Starliner spacecraft for its upcoming mission.

In a statement, NASA revealed that it agreed to modify Boeing’s existing 2014 Commercial Crew contract to have Starliner carry cargo only for its first operational flight, Starliner-1, which is tentatively scheduled for “no earlier than April 2026.”

“Following Starliner certification, and a successful Starliner-1 mission, Starliner will fly up to three crew rotations to the International Space Station,” NASA’s statement reads.

“NASA and Boeing are continuing to rigorously test the Starliner propulsion system in preparation for two potential flights next year,” said NASA’s Commercial Crew manager Steve Stich in the statement. “This modifi