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Starliner-1 mission updates

The Starliner-1 uncrewed mission will deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

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September 28, 2026

NASA, Boeing update Starliner contract and set launch window for next mission

Starliner spacecraft
Starliner-1 spacecraft is being prepared for testing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, July 2026. (Boeing photo)

Key takeaways:

  • NASA and Boeing modified the Starliner contract to support human spaceflight certification and Starliner’s long-term role in low Earth orbit.
  • The administration is targeting launch for the Starliner-1 mission in December or January to deliver essential cargo to the ISS while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability.

NASA and Boeing announced today changes to the Starliner contract that add resources for human spaceflight certification and support the spacecraft as a long-term provider of crewed missions to low Earth orbit. The agency also stated that the uncrewed Starliner-1 mission, which will carry cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), is planned for the December 2026/January 2027 timeframe. A crewed Starliner-2 mission is planned for 2028. For more information about enhancements for future Starliner missions and Starliner-1 mission readiness click here.