Market Chatter: Boeing, NASA Discuss Using Starliner for New Missions

04:42 PM EDT, 09/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Boeing (BA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are discussing about Starliner handling at least 10 new mission flights in the coming years, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The missions would help the US sustain its presence in low-Earth orbit, an agency spokesman said, WSJ reported. Boeing did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)