NASA to review Boeing's Starliner capsule readiness for astronaut return after OFT-2 software issues.
NASA is set to hold a review by next week to ascertain the readiness of Boeing's Starliner capsule for a safe return of astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. The decision follows software glitches and valve malfunctions during the OFT-2 mission in May. If approved, the Starliner capsule, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, will ensure safe re-entry and landing. NASA's decision is crucial for the program, which aims to restore the US's ability to transport astronauts to the ISS and is a collaboration with SpaceX and Boeing.
August 14, 2024
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