Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Science
NASA is considering extending the duration of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft mission from 45 to 90 days, according to Commercial Crew Program manager Steve Stich. The spacecraft, carrying astronauts Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore, launched on a test flight to the International Space Station earlier this month. Despite initial issues with helium leaks and thruster outages, officials say the spacecraft is safe to return the astronauts home. However, a firm return date has not been announced, with Stich citing the need to review data from an upcoming test in New Mexico. The mission's extension is pending review and approval.
