Boeing Starliner vs. SpaceX Crew Dragon: Competing for NASA’s Billions
Boeing and SpaceX are two of the biggest contenders in the space race, competing for NASA’s billions in funding to provide transportation to and from the International Space Station. Boeing recently launched its Starliner spacecraft with human passengers for the first time, while SpaceX has been successfully conducting crew missions to the ISS since 2020 with its Crew Dragon capsule.
Both spacecraft have room for up to seven passengers and are designed to be reusable, with SpaceX aiming for up to 15 reuses and Boeing up to 10 reuses with a six-month turnaround for servicing. The Starliner and Crew Dragon have different recovery methods, with the Crew Dragon being recovered by sea and the Starliner landing in the desert, making recovery efforts easier for Boeing.
However, Boeing has faced numerous setbacks and delays with its Starliner program, resulting in over $1 billion in losses. Recent scandals and safety issues have plagued Boeing, raising questions about why the company was paid $2 billion more than SpaceX with less oversight.
In the end, the competition between Boeing’s Starliner and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon will not only push the boundaries of space exploration but also raise important questions about accountability and safety in the aerospace industry.
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