Starliner Return: NASA and Boeing Face Uncertainty
Saturday, 7 September 2024, 04:00
Starliner Returns with Uncertain Future
Boeing's Starliner return wraps up a disappointing test flight, concluding its first mission with astronauts onboard and raising questions about future operational flights. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams concluded this crucial mission, which has been delayed and fraught with technical challenges.
Key Details of the Starliner Mission
- The Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station at 6:04 pm EDT.
- It will execute a critical braking rocket ignition at 11:17 pm EDT.
- The mission is now behind schedule, running seven years late, creating mounting pressure on Boeing.
The future of the Starliner program depends on resolving major issues with its propulsion system before further crewed missions can occur.
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