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flag Astronauts complete lengthy ISS mission after Starliner malfunction, sparking safety protocol debates.

flag In June 2024, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams faced a critical malfunction during the Boeing Starliner's docking attempt at the ISS, losing multiple thrusters essential for maneuvering. flag Despite this, NASA waived standard flight rules to continue the mission. flag The astronauts successfully docked but stayed on the ISS for nearly nine months before returning via a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in March 2025. flag This incident has sparked debates about safety protocols in space missions.

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