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NASA Chief Gives Boeing Starliner Second Chance After 2024 Mishap — Uncrewed Flight Could Come By Early 2027: ‘Fastest Path to Preserving Reliable Crewed Access’ to LEO

Reviewed by ClearTape · Source: Benzinga

Key takeaways

NASA’s backing of Starliner keeps the U.S. dual‑crew‑transport strategy alive, but it adds $359 million in upgrades and delays crew flights to 2028.
$359 million upgrade cost
61 certification recommendations
December 2026 or January 2027 cargo flight

What happened

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced that NASA will give Boeing’s Starliner capsule a second chance after the 2024 Crew Flight Test mishap, stating it is the fastest way to keep a second U.S. crew‑transport option as SpaceX shifts focus to Starship.

Why it matters

The decision means NASA will invest an additional $359 million to upgrade Starliner and certify the new Vulcan rocket, keeping the U.S. with two independent crew‑transport systems and avoiding full reliance on SpaceX for the next decade.

Short-term and longer-term

Short-term. Boeing shares edged up 0.09% to $184.55 after the announcement, reflecting short‑term optimism that the Starliner program will resume.

Longer-term. For investors, the decision preserves a second U.S.

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