Boeing's Starliner spacecraft delay with astronauts onboard

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft with astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams onboard is currently stuck in space due to technical difficulties. The astronauts are not stranded but the return to Earth has been delayed. Boeing's latest crisis adds to their history of public relations issues.

Boeing's Starliner Flight Delay

Boeing's first Starliner flight with astronauts on board was called off in the final minutes due to an unspecified reason. The crew is safe and will disembark. Backup launch dates are scheduled. This flight test is a critical step before certifying the Starliner system for regular missions to the International Space Station.

Boeing's Starliner Capsule Launch Delayed Due to Helium Leak

Boeing's Starliner capsule launch to the International Space Station was delayed due to a helium leak, with the new launch date set for May 25. The delay is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Starliner program, which has faced design problems and delays for several years.

Boeing Starliner Space Capsule Launch

Boeing is set to launch its Starliner space capsule into orbit carrying human pilots for the first time after a series of troubled test flights and ongoing problems with its commercial aviation wing. The mission is part of NASA's initiative to pay private companies to help ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station.