NASA is in talks with Boeing about having the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft handle additional missions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The discussions focus on expanding Starliner’s role beyond any limited use already planned, reflecting NASA’s interest in how the spacecraft could contribute to future human spaceflight needs.
The outlets cited present the development as being driven by operational and program planning considerations rather than a specific new contract announcement. While details such as timing, mission types, and any conditions tied to performance or testing are not laid out in the brief reports available here, the common thread is that NASA is actively assessing Starliner’s potential for new work. The reporting also indicates that Boeing is part of the negotiation process, suggesting ongoing engagement between the agency and the manufacturer.
Across the sources provided, the main differences are not about the underlying fact of talks themselves, but about how much additional detail is included and how the possibility is framed relative to broader program timelines. None of the provided summaries include a definitive agreement or confirmed mission schedule.
