Summary Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft completed its test flight with a safe landing, but without its crew. The astronauts remained on the ISS for three months due to technical problems with the capsule. The mission’s difficulties have led to questions about the future of Starliner and its commercial crew program. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed safely in […]
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NASA: Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to be brought back on SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft
Summary NASA brought two astronauts back from the ISS on a SpaceX Dragon after Boeing’s Starliner was deemed unsafe. The Starliner suffered helium leaks and thruster failures, delaying its next crewed mission. Engineers continue testing to address the issues before Starliner can fly with astronauts again. NASA and SpaceX have finalized plans for astronauts Butch […]
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What happened to Boeing Starliner? Know everything
Summary Two astronauts returned from the ISS on a SpaceX capsule after being stranded for nine months. A failed Boeing Starliner mission forced NASA to change the original return plan. The incident has led to major reviews of Starliner’s safety and design. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams have returned to Earth aboard a […]