NASA and Boeing Scramble to Resolve Starliner Thruster Issues
Astronauts Wilmore and Williams face extended stay on ISS as engineers work on propulsion problems.
- Starliner thrusters overheated and shut down during approach to ISS, causing mission delays.
- Engineers are conducting tests to ensure the spacecraft can safely bring the astronauts back to Earth.
- NASA considers using SpaceX's Crew Dragon as a backup return option for the crew.
- The astronauts continue to perform scientific research and station maintenance during their extended mission.
- Final thruster tests and reviews are scheduled before NASA approves the return journey.