Boeing rejects claims NASA crew 'stranded' by spacecraft
Boeing denies astronauts were stranded on ISS due to Starliner issues. Return flight delayed, facing safety scrutiny. Starliner program aims to rival SpaceX for ISS and Moon missions. Engineers addressing identified issues.
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Boeing has refuted claims that two NASA astronauts were "stranded" on the International Space Station due to issues with the Starliner spacecraft. The return flight of the spacecraft was postponed for the second time, with Boeing stating that the astronauts could return to Earth at any time if needed. The delay coincides with Boeing facing scrutiny over safety culture in its aerospace division following previous incidents. The Starliner program has faced delays and cost overruns, with the recent flight being a test mission. NASA aims for Starliner to compete with SpaceX for missions to the ISS and the Moon. The delay was also to allow engineers to address issues identified during the flight. Despite helium leaks and thruster problems, Boeing stated that the spacecraft was performing well in orbit. NASA is analyzing data to make informed decisions regarding the spacecraft's issues.
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8 comments> However, it was decided to spend more time assessing the causes, as they affected the service module which would not return to earth. This data would be lost on return so “we are taking time to understand the issues further,” Boeing said.
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