Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Boeing   NASA  

NASA watchdog flags Starliner certification slipping to ~2027, putting Boeing’s crew-capsule program a decade behind original sc

The NASA Office of Inspector General says Boeing’s Starliner certification may be delayed until 2027, roughly a decade later than the program’s original schedule. The assessment highlights continued schedule risk for Starliner’s readiness to support crewed missions.

Discovered 2026-07-01T09:18:32.475423-07:00 | 2026-07-01T09:18:32.475423-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • A projected ~2027 certification date extends schedule risk on Boeing’s crew-capsule, affecting near-term planning for crew transportation services.
  • The delay—about 10 years versus the original schedule—raises governance and program-management scrutiny with direct implications for costs and milestones.
  • The NASA Office of Inspector General’s involvement signals oversight intensity that can influence how NASA and partners manage requirements, integration, and operational readiness.

Reported By

SpaceNews.com Leonard David Ars Technica
Sources Tracked
3
First Seen
2026-07-01T09:18:32.475423-07:00
Latest Update
2026-07-01T15:19:42.445547-07:00
Coverage
Space

Sources

Hype groups these reports into one evolving story so you can compare coverage without losing the thread.

Related Coverage