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Two astronauts wait to return home as Boeing races to figure out spacecraft problems. Here’s what’s at stake

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was preparing to celebrate its biggest achievement this month: launching two NASA astronauts on a round trip to the International Space Station, proving that the long-delayed and over-budget capsule was ready for… Read More »

NASA and Boeing postpone Starliner astronaut landing to June 26 due to propeller problems

The return of Boeing’s Starliner capsule to Earth will be delayed a few more days due to thruster troubleshooting and a planned spacewalk. NASA announced today (June 18) that Starliner will complete its first manned mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no later than June 26, approximately three weeks after launch. Landing that day… Read More »

NASA extends Starliner’s stay at the space station

Boeing’s leak-prone Starliner capsule will remain docked with the International Space Station for another four days and will return to White Sands, New Mexico, on June 26 to complete its extended flight period of June 20-20, NASA announced Tuesday. It will return to Earth with a pre-dawn landing in . daily test flight – the… Read More »

NASA says helium leak poses no safety threat to Boeing’s Starliner capsule

After nearly three weeks of extensive testing and data analysis, NASA managers said Friday they are confident in Boeing’s technology. frequently delayed Starliner crew capsule He said a small helium leak in the ship’s propulsion system did not pose a flight safety concern and said it could be launched safely “as is” on June 1.… Read More »