Tag: Aerospace technology

The head of Boeing's defense and space business is out as company tries to fix troubled contracts

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Boeing on Friday replaced the head of its troubled defense and space business, which has struggled with money-losing government contracts...

A strike would add to turbulent times at Boeing

A strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing's best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose...

Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- First came space tourism. Now comes an even bigger thrill for the monied masses: spacewalking.The stage is set for...

SpaceX launches billionaire to conduct the first private spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A daredevil billionaire rocketed back into orbit Tuesday, aiming to perform the first private spacewalk and venture farther than...

Talks between Boeing and its biggest union are coming down to the wire – and a possible strike

DALLAS -- DALLAS (AP) — Boeing and its largest union are entering the last week of contract negotiations before a threatened strike by...

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut capsule departed the International Space Station on Friday without its crew and headed...