NASA Weighs SpaceX Return for Stranded Boeing Astronauts
Concerns over Starliner's thruster issues prompt consideration of Crew Dragon for safe return.
- NASA to decide by mid-August whether to use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for astronauts' return.
- Starliner thruster malfunctions have raised safety concerns for the return journey.
- Using SpaceX would extend astronauts' stay on the ISS by approximately eight months.
- Boeing asserts confidence in Starliner's ability to bring astronauts home safely.
- NASA's decision impacts future crew lineups and mission schedules.








































































