Summary:
1. Serious Problems with Starliner:
- NASA has admitted that the problems experienced by Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which took two astronauts to the ISS in June, are more serious than initially thought.
2. Contingency Plan with SpaceX:
- NASA is considering a backup plan where astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore may return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule instead of the Starliner. This could extend their stay in orbit into 2025.
3. Decision Pending:
- No final decision has been made yet, but NASA is preparing for the possibility of using SpaceX to ensure the safe return of the astronauts, reflecting increasing concerns about Starliner’s performance.
Read more at: New York Times
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