NASA to Decide Fate of Boeing Starliner Astronauts

A crucial review will determine if the astronauts return on Starliner or wait for SpaceX Crew Dragon.

NASA's decision follows months of troubleshooting Starliner's thruster and helium leak issues.
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been aboard the ISS since early June.
If Starliner is deemed unsafe, the astronauts may remain in space until February 2025.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon is prepared as a contingency plan for the astronauts' return.
The outcome will impact Starliner's future certification for routine space missions.