Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:10pm on 15 Sep 2024,Sunday Science
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth uncrewed, three months behind schedule, after NASA’s decision to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore home by alternative means. The move highlights growing tensions between NASA and Boeing, with reports suggesting a potential rift over safety concerns. Boeing’s Commercial Crew Program has suffered significant setbacks, including $1.5 billion in cost overruns. With NASA favoring SpaceX for future missions, Boeing’s role in manned spaceflight faces uncertainty, exacerbated by a workers’ strike. Analysts question Boeing's long-term involvement in space exploration.
