In a recently released report, NASA has condemned both itself and Boeing for the failures surrounding the Starliner crewed flight test, which left two astronauts stranded in space. The investigation categorized the incident as a ‘Type A mishap,’ comparing its severity to previous tragedies like the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters. NASA Administrator has pointed out serious internal issues within both organizations, highlighting critical flaws in decision-making and engineering that contributed to the fiasco. Boeing has acknowledged the gravity of the situation and is working closely with NASA to rectify the issues before future missions. The report also stresses the need for leadership accountability to prevent such failures from reoccurring.