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Will Boeing Starliner experience engine trouble during re-entry in the current mission?
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NASA•Butch Wilmore•Sunita Williams•International Space Station•Earth•Crew Flight Test•Boeing•Starliner
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NASA Astronauts Confident in Boeing Starliner Despite Leaks and Engine Trouble
Jul 10, 2024, 04:30 PM
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station, have expressed confidence in the Boeing CST-100 Starliner's ability to return them safely to Earth despite recent technical issues, including leaks and engine trouble. During a live update, the astronauts discussed their Crew Flight Test mission and reassured that they could undock and return if necessary. Both astronauts emphasized their trust in the spacecraft and the decision-makers overseeing their mission. The astronauts have been in space longer than planned due to these issues, with weeks of delays, but they remain optimistic about the spacecraft's performance. This mission marks the first crewed flight into space on Boeing's Starliner.
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