NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development

NASA and Boeing leadership will hold a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, to discuss the Starliner spacecraft’s development progress and outline plans for upcoming crewed flights to and from the International Space Station. The event will take place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with in-person participation available for media already credentialed for Crew-13. The briefing aims to provide updates on technical milestones and operational readiness for regular missions.

Media interested in participating via dial-in must request the call-in number from the Kennedy Space Center newsroom by emailing ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov at least one hour before the call begins. This requirement ensures proper coordination and access for reporters covering the event. The Kennedy Space Center newsroom will provide the necessary dial-in details to facilitate remote participation.

The briefing will focus on Starliner’s development status, including any recent testing, certification progress, and preparations for crewed missions. NASA and Boeing officials will address questions about the spacecraft’s performance, safety evaluations, and integration with International Space Station operations. The discussion will highlight steps taken to meet NASA’s commercial crew program requirements.

The event underscores NASA’s ongoing collaboration with Boeing to establish a reliable transportation system for astronauts traveling to and from the orbiting laboratory. Updates shared during the conference will reflect the latest advancements and next steps in the Starliner program’s path toward operational missions.