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NASA will try again with Boeing’s space capsule after an earlier mission was so botched it was reclassified as a crew-endangering ‘Type A mishap’

Astronauts will not strap in until 2028 because of the need for further safety redesigns that will take months, if not years, to complete.

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# NASA-Boeing Starliner Delay Summary NASA has delayed Boeing's Starliner crewed missions until 2028 due to critical safety issues that forced a redesign of the capsule after an earlier mission was reclassified as a dangerous "Type A mishap," potentially impacting Boeing's commercial spaceflight revenue and market competitiveness against SpaceX. The multi-year delay for safety improvements represents significant financial and reputational risk for Boeing's space division, which has already faced substantial development costs and schedule setbacks in its contracts with NASA.

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