Overview

• Starliner spacecraft has been docked at the ISS since June 5, with its return repeatedly delayed.
• NASA and Boeing stress that the spacecraft is operational and astronauts are not stranded.
• Issues include thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, prompting extensive testing.
• NASA and Boeing are considering extending the mission beyond the initial 45-day limit.
• The mission's findings will influence future operational flights and necessary spacecraft adjustments.