Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:16am on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday Science
Atronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return from space has been delayed by 8 months due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Former US military space systems commander Rudy Ridolfi warns of risks, including oxygen shortage if the spacecraft re-enters Earth's atmosphere at the wrong angle. With only 96 hours of oxygen on board, NASA is racing to resolve technical problems and ensure a safe return. Ridolfi highlights two more possible scenarios, emphasizing the need for urgent solutions to avoid catastrophic consequences.
