NASA and Boeing target December 2026 for next uncrewed Starliner flight

NASA and Boeing say the next Starliner launch could come as early as December 2026, with a window extending into January 2027, and it will fly uncrewed to deliver cargo to the ISS. Boeing has made thermal changes to the service module and agreed to a thruster valve redesign, with a crewed Starliner-2 targeted for 2028.

• Starliner-1 launch could occur in December 2026, window extends to January 2027
• The flight will be uncrewed and deliver cargo to the ISS
• 19 of 21 reported anomalies resolved, including helium leaks and thruster failures
• Crewed Starliner-2 is targeted for 2028