Boeing Revamps Spacecraft Design To Attract Commercial Business

LAS VEGAS — For those used to the spaceships of science fiction, the interior of an actual crewed spacecraft can be a bit of a shock. Instead of the sleek, bright, spacious designs of vehicles like the “Star Trek” Starship Enterprise, the interiors of NASA spacecraft are, by comparison, rather cramped and utilitarian. However, with the growing promise of commercial spaceflight, one company is rethinking its approach to spacecraft design, and in the process leveraging its experience in commercial aviation.