Troubled Starliner capsule returns empty to Earth
- August 26, 2024
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NASA, astronauts Butch Wilmore And Suni Williams He was to return from the International Space Station on Boeing’s Starliner vehicle. After the problems with the vehicle came to
NASA, astronauts Butch Wilmore And Suni Williams He was to return from the International Space Station on Boeing’s Starliner vehicle. After the problems with the vehicle came to
NASA, astronauts Butch Wilmore And Suni Williams He was to return from the International Space Station on Boeing’s Starliner vehicle. After the problems with the vehicle came to light, these problems were initially dismissed as “no big deal” and it was stated that the astronauts would return with a few days’ delay. Then the astronauts were unable to return for days and the Starliner crisis resulted in “Call everyone, including the US President!” reaching its level.
After the problems, NASA Starliner He decided to bring it back without a crew. This decision came after evaluating the data that NASA and Boeing had collected from the vehicle. The reason for this decision appears to be that they do not trust the capsule and do not want to risk the lives of the crew.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson“space travel, in its safest and most routine form Even that is risky. But a test flight is neither safe nor routine. The decision to keep Butch and Suni on the International Space Station and bring Boeing’s Starliner home uncrewed is a result of our commitment to our core value of safety; This is our guide and our guide. “I am grateful to both the NASA and Boeing teams for their incredible and detailed work.” he said.
NASA and Boeing on the Starliner vehicle on June 6 A helium leak was detected. The vehicle experienced problems with its thrusters as a result. Since then, teams have reviewed a wide range of data, conducted flight and ground tests, conducted independent reviews with the agency’s propulsion experts, and developed a variety of contingency plans. Since the problems could not be resolved, the crew will return on the Crew-9 mission.
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