Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Science
NASA is considering extending the Starliner spacecraft mission, with astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore onboard, from 45 to 90 days amid technical issues. Problems with helium leaks and thruster outages during its June journey to the ISS prompted NASA and Boeing to conduct ground tests while the craft remains docked. Officials aim to resolve these issues before setting a firm return date. Meanwhile, the crew integrates with ISS operations, preparing for the extended stay. The mission’s duration hinges on further tests and evaluations.
