NASA might delay return stranded starliner astronauts to earth
undefined 6, 2024
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the ISS, faces delays in returning to Earth due to technical issues. NASA is now considering alternative plans, including delaying SpaceX’s Crew 9 launch and potentially using Crew Dragon to bring Starliner’s crew home. Starliner’s mission was plagued by thruster failures and helium leaks, leading to indefinite postponement of its return. While NASA initially hoped for a Starliner return by July, it now seems Crew Dragon may be needed, marking a setback for Starliner and raising doubts about its reliability.
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