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- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was classified as a 'Type A' mishap in February 2024, indicating a serious failure during its crewed test flight.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the agency was collaborating with Boeing to understand and fix risks with Starliner before its next cargo mission to the ISS.
- Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg reported during a quarterly earnings call that the redesign of Starliner's deficiencies, particularly in the propulsion system, is progressing well.
- The propulsion issues forced NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams to return to Earth via Crew Dragon in early 2025.
- Ortberg noted that most redesign work is complete, with the main remaining challenge being scheduling a launch date with NASA for a cargo mission to the ISS.