NASA inspector general suggests Boeing’s Starliner will now be a decade late
A NASA inspector general's audit suggests Boeing's Starliner may face a decade-long delay in its flight timeline.
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The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) has raised significant issues regarding the Commercial Crew program. A recent audit suggests that Boeing's Starliner could be delayed by a decade.
Coverage from Ars Technica, Space, and NASA Watch emphasizes the OIG's concerns and the resulting scrutiny placed on the spacecraft. According to The Register, NASA remains unsure if the Starliner will ever be certified for human flight.
Future attention will focus on whether the craft will fly astronauts again and the progress of its certification process.
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Quick answers
What is the suggested delay for the Starliner?
The NASA inspector general suggests the craft will now be a decade late.
Is the Starliner currently certified for human flight?
Coverage from The Register indicates NASA is unsure if the vehicle will ever be certified.
Who is conducting the review of the program?
The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is auditing the Commercial Crew program.
Coverage (4)
- NASA unsure Boeing Starliner will ever be certified for human flight The Register · 4h ago
- OIG Has Issues With Commercial Crew NASA Watch · 4h ago
- NASA audit puts Boeing's Starliner under an even bigger microscope: When will it fly astronauts again? Space · 4h ago
- NASA inspector general suggests Boeing’s Starliner will now be a decade late Ars Technica · 4h ago broke it first
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