Boeing's Setback with Starliner

Boeing faces significant challenges due to technical malfunctions that have stranded two astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) for months. Initially intended to last only eight days, the mission has been extended until February as NASA opted for a safe return via SpaceX's spacecraft instead of Boeing's Starliner. This decision highlights the intense competition within private space sector and puts Boeing in an embarrassing position, as it competes with SpaceX's successful and established trajectory in commercial space travel. The company's ongoing troubles with the Starliner, which has incurred over a billion dollars in losses, raise concerns about its reputation and future viability in the commercial space market.