NASA and Boeing to Discuss Starliner Development and ISS Future
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What happened
NASA and Boeing leadership are scheduled to hold a news conference on September 28 regarding the development of the Starliner spacecraft and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station. The discussion will feature NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Dana Weigel, and Woody Hoburg, a NASA astronaut. John Mulholland, Vice President and Program Manager for Boeing Commercial Crew, is also expected to participate.
From nasa.gov, miragenews.com
Why it matters
The discussions center on the Starliner capsule, which is currently docked to the Harmony module as part of its ongoing development. The talks take place against the backdrop of certification delays for the ISS and ongoing congressional considerations regarding the ISS retirement date.
Boeing's Starliner capsule faces certification delays for ISS, while Congress considers the ISS retirement date.
From nasa.gov
Who's involved
- BoeingBoeing is involved in discussions regarding the Starliner program and crew flights.
- Dana WeigelDana Weigel is participating as a manager for NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Program.
How it developed
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Boeing continues development of Starliner for ISS crew missions.1 source
Starliner spacecraft docked to Harmony module as part of ongoing development.1 source