NASA has rescheduled the launch date for its Crew-10 mission and expedited the return of astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner. This adjustment follows a recent directive and aims to prioritize the timely return of the Starliner crew. Boeing, one of the two companies contracted with NASA for crew transportation, is currently stabilizing its commercial jetliner production. In January 2023, Boeing reported the delivery of 45 aircraft, marking its busiest month since early in that year.

This adjustment in NASA's schedule comes amid discussions about switching capsules between Boeing’s Starliner and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. While SpaceX continues its active launch schedule, recently deploying two batches of Starlink satellites with successful landings in under 24 hours, Boeing's Starliner has encountered some challenges. There has been extensive analysis and reviews regarding the earlier operational hurdles faced by the Starliner.

Boeing remains committed to resolving these issues as both it and NASA focus on future manned space missions. NASA’s collaboration with SpaceX and Boeing underscores the continued push for innovation and reliability within the U.S. space exploration sector.