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Boeing's Starliner Returns Uncrewed After Test Flight

Technical issues forced the return of Boeing’s Starliner without its crew, highlighting ongoing challenges but reaffirming its importance to NASA's mission.

An image about Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without the crew it took to space
Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed at White Sands Space Harbor.
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Overview

  • The Boeing Starliner returned safely from its test flight, but without its crew due to technical issues.
  • NASA and Boeing emphasize the need for Starliner to ensure competition and reliability in crewed space missions.
  • Starliner experienced helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, leading to a prolonged stay at the International Space Station.
  • NASA plans to analyze the flight data to address the technical problems before future missions.
  • Despite setbacks, NASA remains committed to working with Boeing on the Starliner program.