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A diagram comparing the Boeing Starliner spacecraft with the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, highlighting their respective launch vehicles and mission timelines.

Space Policy

NASA Commits to Boeing Starliner as SpaceX Dragon Nears Retirement

The space agency will fund repairs and order additional flights to ensure continuous American access to low-Earth orbit, creating a temporary monopoly for Boeing while long-term costs remain uncertain.

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