Boeing delays Starliner return by 'weeks' for testing, NASA says astronauts aren't stranded
Publishing timestamp: 2024-06-28 19:10:16
Summary
NASA and Boeing are extending the first Starliner crewed flight without setting a new target date for returning the capsule to Earth. Additional testing is being conducted on the ground before the spacecraft leaves the International Space Station. The delay is solely to gather more data about the spacecraft's performance, particularly its thruster system. Despite the extended stay at the ISS, officials emphasize that the Starliner is safe to return at any point.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/28/boeing-nasa-delays-starliner-further.html