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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after a three-month flight test to the International Space Station (ISS).
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The uncrewed capsule faced significant challenges, including helium leaks and thruster issues, prompting NASA to prioritize astronaut safety.
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NASA officials hailed the mission as a valuable learning experience, paving the way for future crewed missions.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth, marking the end of a three-month flight test to the International Space Station (ISS). Despite facing significant challenges, including helium leaks and thruster issues, the spacecraft landed safely at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.
NASA officials praised the mission as a valuable learning experience, highlighting the importance of prioritizing astronaut safety. The agency will thoroughly review the data from this mission to determine the next steps for Starliner. The Commercial Crew Program aims to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to low Earth orbit, enabling expanded research opportunities on the ISS and supporting NASA’s goals for future lunar and Martian exploration.
