NASA Faces Decisions on Starliner Safety Amid Crew 9 Delay

Concerns over Boeing's Starliner spacecraft force NASA to reconsider astronaut return plans and mission schedules.

NASA may delay the Crew 9 mission from August 18 to September 24 due to Starliner issues.
Starliner thruster failures and software problems raise safety concerns for astronaut return.
NASA is exploring the option of using SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronaut return instead of Starliner.
Boeing's Starliner has faced multiple delays and technical issues since its launch in June.
NASA's final decision on Starliner's use is pending further safety reviews and tests.