Boeing’s Starliner program now reports a $1.5 billion loss since its 2016 launch amid ongoing technical issues. The program, designed to transport astronauts to the International Space Station, has faced challenges including helium leaks and thruster problems. Boeing executives say efforts are underway to improve the program’s quality and safety. NASA meanwhile, is awaiting the results of thruster tests to determine if the Starliner can even safely return to Earth, as two astronauts that arrived at the space station on the Starliner back in June remain there… months after they were originally scheduled to return home. Despite the setbacks, both Boeing and NASA remain committed to the program.