Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:00pm on 30 Jul 2024,Tuesday Science
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams are stranded in space due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Their mission, launched on June 5, has been extended indefinitely. The Starliner has helium leaks, faulty thrusters, and a malfunctioning valve, delaying their return. NASA might use a SpaceX Dragon capsule if the Starliner remains inoperative. The $1.5 billion financial impact on Boeing highlights challenges in crew transport to the ISS. The situation complicates docking plans for the Crew-9 mission. Boeing continues efforts to resolve Starliner's issues and ensure its future reliability.
