Topic: commercial crew
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NASA Weighs Backup Plan for Lunar Rover Mission
NASA is evaluating final proposals for a single-provider Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) contract but is concerned this creates a high-risk single point of failure for astronaut mobility. The agency's experience with programs like Commercial Crew shows that relying on one contractor can lead to delay...
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Boeing's Starliner Cleared for Cargo-Only Mission
NASA and Boeing have confirmed that the Starliner spacecraft will launch an uncrewed cargo mission to the ISS no earlier than April 2026, pending successful tests and certifications. The original 2014 contract has been modified to make Starliner-1 a cargo-only flight, with up to three additional ...
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Sierra's Dream Chaser Faces Mounting Challenges
NASA has altered Dream Chaser's first mission, opting for a free-flight test instead of docking with the International Space Station to ensure thorough verification of the spacecraft. The Dream Chaser program, with origins dating back to 2004, has evolved from a crewed concept to a cargo variant ...
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