Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:24pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday Science
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore face an uncertain return from the International Space Station (ISS) due to glitches in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Initially scheduled for June 26, their departure has been delayed after helium leaks and thruster issues were discovered. Allegations from whistleblowers claim Boeing and NASA knew of these faults but proceeded with the launch. The astronauts, who arrived at the ISS on June 5, have adequate supplies and are awaiting further instructions. Concerns also include a superbug on the ISS and fuel limitations for the Starliner’s return.
