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The saga of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who found themselves in a prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), offers just a glimpse into the rich tapestry of human spaceflight where episodes of being “stranded” have occurred throughout history. The term may evoke images of isolation, but for astronauts, these moments often become […]

After an extensive mission lasting over nine months, the crew of the Boeing Crew Flight Test has made remarkable contributions to space exploration. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, key astronauts of this mission, initially embarked on their journey aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, which launched from Cape Canaveral on June […]

Boeing is making remarkable strides in enhancing its production capabilities at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. With the completion of the new production facilities within the Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF), Boeing is poised to meet its ambitious targets for both Artemis III and Artemis IV […]

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission is poised to be a groundbreaking endeavor, marking the ninth operational flight as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Scheduled to launch no earlier than September 28, 2024, this mission holds significant importance not just for SpaceX and NASA, but for humanity’s continued exploration of space. The mission underscores the evolving partnership […]

Teams at NASA and Boeing confirmed on Monday that the Starliner spacecraft, ULA Atlas V rocket, and ground support equipment are healthy and ready for the 10:52 am ET June 5 launch of the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test. Meteorologists with the 45th Weather Squadron predict 90% favorable weather conditions for liftoff. On Wednesday, June […]

The North Korean space agency launched a Chollima 1 satellite launch vehicle from Sohae on the west coast of the country at 13:44 UTC on Monday, May 27. However, the vehicle exploded during first stage flight, marking the third failure out of the launcher’s four flights to date. The Chollima 1 vehicle, named after a […]

In a week of highly anticipated launches, two new spacecraft were set to take to the skies: Boeing’s crewed Starliner spacecraft and the first Chang Zheng 6C rocket from China. However, both launches faced delays and rescheduling due to technical issues. The launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was scheduled to be the first crewed launch […]

After years of anticipation, the Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule is finally ready to embark on its first crewed mission into space. The Crew Flight Test (CFT) will send astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams on a trajectory to rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS), where they will spend about a week. This historic mission […]

Boeing is making significant progress in the production of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) core stages. As the completion of NASA’s second SLS core stage at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans nears, Boeing is also continuing the production of hardware for the next two units. However, there is a change in the […]

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage prime contractor, Boeing, is back to working two shifts a day at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans after a cost-saving summer slowdown. The goal is to complete final testing and checkout of the unit that will help send NASA astronauts back to the Moon on […]