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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman released a detailed investigation on Feb. 19, 2026 that classified the 2024 Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) as a Type A mishap. The report cites critical software flaws at Boeing and procedural lapses at NASA that nearly jeopardized crew safety. Ken Kremer, managing editor of Space UpClose, discussed the findings live on Fox 35 Orlando, emphasizing how the spacecraft’s successful docking with the ISS averted a potential disaster. The verdict raises questions about the timeline for Starliner’s crew‑certification.

Ken Kremer, Managing Editor of Space UpClose, appeared on Fox 35 Orlando on Feb. 9, 2026 to discuss NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 launch to the International Space Station. The pre‑launch briefing revealed the Falcon 9 Crew Dragon Freedom stack will now lift off on Feb. 12 after...