Overview
- Starliner experienced multiple thruster malfunctions and helium leaks en route to the ISS.
- Manual piloting by the crew ensured safe docking after autonomous systems faced issues.
- This mission is a critical step for Boeing to certify Starliner for regular ISS missions.
- Sunita Williams became the first woman to pilot a new crewed spacecraft on its inaugural mission.
- The crew will spend about a week on the ISS to conduct tests and scientific experiments.