Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:25am on 23 Jun 2024,Sunday Science
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, faces extended delays at the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical issues. The spacecraft, which encountered thruster failures and helium leaks, will postpone its return until early July. Originally slated for June 26, the setbacks underscore ongoing challenges in Boeing's CST-100 Starliner program. NASA plans to address these issues during scheduled spacewalks and evaluate system upgrades. With cost overruns exceeding $1.5 billion beyond its $4.5-billion NASA contract, Boeing strives to enhance Starliner's reliability as a crew transport to complement SpaceX's Crew Dragon.
