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SpaceX Crew-9 Steps In After Boeing Starliner Faces Propulsion Issues
Washington, USA: In June, the Boeing Starliner successfully lifted off to the International Space Station (ISS) carrying NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore. Originally set to return after an eight-day mission, technical issues extended their stay by an unexpected eight months. A propulsion malfunction, highlighted by helium leaks, led to the mission’s delay. These helium leaks compromised the spacecraft’s…
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NASA Astronauts to Return on SpaceX Capsule Amid Starliner Safety Concerns
Washington: NASA has announced that two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station (ISS) in June using Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule will now return to Earth aboard a SpaceX spacecraft early next year. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated on Saturday that problems with Starliner’s propulsion system pose too much risk for its first crew to make the journey back.…
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