Boeing Explores Sale of NASA Space Business, Including Starliner, Under CEO Kelly Ortberg

Oct 25, 2024, 04:37 PM

Boeing is exploring the sale of its NASA space business, including the Starliner vehicle and operations that support the International Space Station, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move is part of a strategy by Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, to streamline the company and address financial struggles. The sale effort is currently at an early stage. The Starliner vehicle has faced significant challenges, including a recent incident where astronauts were stranded. Boeing has been a leading partner for NASA for decades, but the company is now seeking buyers for its space division, including other NASA projects, to cut losses and focus on core operations.