Boeing's Starliner Faces Uncertain Future After Prolonged ISS Mission

Technical failures leave astronauts reliant on SpaceX for return, raising doubts about Starliner's viability.

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, originally set for an eight-day mission, have been on the ISS for over nine months due to Starliner's technical issues.
NASA decided to have the Starliner spacecraft return to Earth unmanned after problems with its propulsion system, valves, and helium leaks were identified.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule will facilitate the astronauts' return, with the new Crew 10 team arriving on the ISS to replace them this week.
Boeing's Starliner program has faced significant financial losses, with delays and certification challenges costing the company an estimated $2 billion since 2016.
Experts and NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel have expressed skepticism about Starliner's future, citing unresolved issues and the impending decommissioning of the ISS in 2030.