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Boeing’s Starliner recently undocked from the ISS, leaving behind two astronauts it had delivered to orbit in early June. This departure happened months later than planned, with NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams scheduled to return to Earth in February aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The undocking process was adjusted to protect the ISS due to the absence of astronauts onboard for manual control if needed.
The return of the Starliner, named “Calypso,” signifies the end of a prolonged test flight that encountered setbacks. The spacecraft spent about three months at the ISS due to propulsion system issues that NASA and Boeing needed to address. Despite delays in the return, Boeing officials reiterated the safety of Starliner for emergency situations.
Originally envisioned as a critical step for Boeing and NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, the Starliner’s test flight has faced challenges that could impact Boeing’s future involvement in the program. With over $1.5 billion in losses already absorbed, Boeing’s progress in commercial space travel is under scrutiny.
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