Boeing's Starliner Astronaut Launch Delayed to May 6
The latest delay is due to scheduling conflicts with International Space Station operations.
- Boeing's first crewed Starliner spacecraft launch has been delayed to no earlier than May 6, 2024, due to International Space Station (ISS) operations scheduling.
- The delay marks yet another setback for Boeing's Starliner, which has faced years of technical issues, failed launches, and a budget overrun of $1.5 billion.
- NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to travel to the ISS for a ten-day stay aboard Starliner.
- The Starliner project, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, aims to provide an alternative human transportation system to SpaceX's.
- Despite the delays, the mission is a crucial step for NASA to verify Starliner's readiness for regular crew rotation missions to the ISS.