NASA verifies Starliner capsule's control thrusters after 5 issues during approach; 4 restored, some may not reach full power.

NASA is assuring the Starliner crew capsule's control thrusters are functioning properly before it departs the International Space Station. Five out of 28 thrusters experienced issues during the spacecraft's approach last month. NASA managers and astronauts agree that the capsule can return to Earth in case of emergency, with four thrusters now restored, though some may not reach full power levels.

July 11, 2024
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