SpaceX launches Crew Dragon to return Boeing astronauts due to Starliner safety concerns.

SpaceX has launched a Crew Dragon capsule to return two Boeing astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, to Earth due to safety concerns with Boeing’s Starliner, which faced technical issues in its crewed test flight. NASA prioritized astronaut safety, opting for the Crew Dragon instead. Boeing's Starliner has encountered multiple delays and complications, costing the company around $1.6 billion, leaving its future uncertain regarding astronaut rotations.

September 28, 2024
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