Boeing’s Starliner Delays Expose Costly Failures in NASA’s Crew Program

In a move that underscores persistent problems and inefficiencies within America's space program, Boeing and NASA have decided to delay sending astronauts aboard the troubled Starliner capsule for its next mission. Instead, the upcoming flight will carry cargo only—a clear sign that safety concerns remain unresolved after years of costly setbacks. More than eight months after its first and only crew flight, which depended on SpaceX for a safe return, the Starliner program continues to stumble. Despite test pilots successfully docking the capsule to the International Space Station in 2024, multiple thruster malfunctions forced NASA to order an empty return...