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Why NASA astronauts are waiting to return on Boeing's Starliner

Publishing timestamp: 2024-08-14 21:55:12


Summary

Boeing's Starliner capsule "Calypso" has been in space for 71 days as company and NASA try to identify thruster issues. NASA astronauts are in limbo on ISS awaiting decision on whether capsule is safe to return. Boeing and NASA are waiting for final data analysis expected by Aug. 23. Decision will impact Boeing's future involvement in NASA's Commercial Crew program.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/14/boeing-starliner-updates-nasa-astronauts-waiting-for-return-decision.html


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