Ars Technica
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft may conduct a crewed spaceflight in 2026, according to Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg. Ortberg stated in a recent statement that the company is optimistic about the timeline for the vehicle, which has experienced multiple delays since its initial crewed flight test was scheduled for 2023. NASA and Boeing have not announced a confirmed launch date.
