SpaceX · U.S. · Fortune Technology
His company will launch its 14th crew for NASA later this week
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SpaceX intends to phase out its Falcon 9 rockets and Dragon capsules in another few years and focus on its newer, larger Starship, which reached orbit for the first time Monday.
Key facts
- The extra Starliner upgrades and new rocket certifications will cost NASA another $359 million, Weigel said
- Boeing’s Starliner capsule had so many problems in 2024 that its two test pilots were stuck at the International Space Station for nearly a year
- Elon Musk’s SpaceX became the first private business to send astronauts to orbit in 2020
- We’re on the right path,” said NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg, who will command the next Starliner flight
Summary
NASA is throwing extra support and money behind Boeing’s troubled astronaut capsule to get it fixed and flying again as soon as possible. Boeing’s Starliner capsule had so many problems in 2024 that its two test pilots were stuck at the International Space Station for nearly a year. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced Monday that Boeing should be ready to launch a new and improved Starliner to the space station, with cargo but no crew, by December. Manager Dana Weigel stressed that everyone must be confident that all of Starliner’s problems have been resolved before putting astronauts back on board. “ We’re on the right path,” said NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg, who will command the next Starliner flight.