# Boeing gets NASA boost for Starliner flights

> NASA orders two more Starliner missions after Boeing's crewed spacecraft struggles
- Title: Boeing gets NASA boost for Starliner flights · Ars Technica
- Summary: NASA orders two more Starliner missions after Boeing's crewed spacecraft struggles NASA will fund Boeing's Starliner rebuild and two additional crewed…
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- Source: Ars Technica — https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/boeing-incredibly-excited-to-serve-as-nations-only-astronaut-transportation
- Published: 2026-09-28T22:24:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: starliner, nasa, boeing, space station, vulcan rocket, commercial crew program, international space station, clds, science
## NASA confirms Starliner flights
NASA will exercise options to purchase two additional Starliner crewed missions and fund Boeing's spacecraft rebuild after thruster issues in 2024.

> We're incredibly excited about the partnership with NASA
## Starliner's troubled history
Starliner had thruster problems in 2019 and 2022, nearly losing two astronauts during its first crew test flight in June 2024.
## NASA's financial commitment
NASA will pay $359 million to Boeing to rebuild thrusters and certify United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket for human missions.
## Starliner-2 mission details
Starliner-2 could launch in mid-2028 with veteran astronaut Woody Hoburg as commander.
## Boeing's enthusiasm
Boeing's John Mulholland said they're 'incredibly excited' about continuing Starliner flights to the International Space Station and beyond.

> We're incredibly excited about the partnership with NASA
## Future pricing concerns
Boeing won't commit to seat prices for Starliner missions beyond 2026 due to uncertified Vulcan rocket and spacecraft.
## Key takeaway

NASA will fund Boeing's Starliner rebuild and two additional crewed missions to keep US astronauts in orbit