““The timing and configuration of Starliner’s next flight will be determined once a better understanding of Boeing’s path to system certification is established,” NASA wrote in its update.”
Five thrusters failed and five helium leaks appeared, one of them found before liftoff. Wilmore and Williams launched June 5 and come home on SpaceX’s Crew-9 in February 2025, eight months later. Boeing holds a $4.3 billion contract and still has no certification, while SpaceX flew nine crews in four years. NASA booked Dragon for Crew-10 and Crew-11 and won’t say whether Starliner’s next flight carries anyone.