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NASA delays next SpaceX crew launch due to ongoing Starliner problems


The target launch date is now September 24, at the earliest.

In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Boeing revealed that it took another $125 million in losses due to the Starliner's delayed return and the extensive testing that had to be conducted to ensure its readiness. The company said a few days ago, though, that it supports NASA's requests for additional testing and that it "remains confident in the Starliner spacecraft and its ability to return safely with crew." The biggest news stories this morning: Latest iOS 18 beta adds Safari ‘distraction control’, Elon Musk drags OpenAI into federal court, The next Zelda game has a smoothie shop.

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