Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:11pm on 25 Aug 2024,Sunday Science
NASA has decided Boeing’s Starliner capsule will return empty from the International Space Station (ISS) due to persistent propulsion problems, adding to Boeing’s $1 billion loss. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will now return on SpaceX's Crew-9 in February 2025. The decision follows a "technical disagreement" between NASA and Boeing over safety. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson highlighted the need for further investigation into the Starliner's issues and reiterated the commitment to ensuring future crewed missions with Boeing. Starliner's return to Earth will be planned following additional Flight Readiness Reviews.
