Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures

Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures

Feb 20, 2026, 12:43 AM en

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Technical and oversight problems led two astronauts to spend months longer on the International Space Station due to errors by NASA and Boeing.

An investigation into the failed flight of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station in 2024 revealed technical and management errors by NASA and the aerospace company. The errors resulted in astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spending nine months on the station, much longer than the expected eight days. The report highlighted issues with decision-making and leadership at NASA that could jeopardize astronaut safety, emphasizing the need for cultural changes to ensure human spaceflight compatibility.

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