That may be true.
Starliners first crewed flight has exposed several issues with the spacecraft that need resolving.
Thespacecraft had a hard time dockingat the space station after five of the spacecrafts thrusters failed during its approach.
The Strainer spacecraft docked to the Harmony module of the ISS.Photo: NASA
Starliner also developedfive helium leaks, one of which had been identified prior to its launch.
Theyre also very upset about claims that the astronauts are stuck on the ISS.
We dont understand them enough to fix them permanently.
Engineers also are evaluating an RCS oxidizer isolation valve in the service module thats not properly closed.
NASAs other commercial partner, SpaceX, has so far launched eight crews to the space station.
Boeing previously launched two uncrewed flights to the ISS, which also suffered from a number of glitches.
Weve gotten a really good test flight…and its been viewed rather negatively, he added.
Were not stuck on the ISS.
The crew is not in any danger.
And theres no increased risk when we decide to bring Suni and Butch back to Earth.
Its hardly a surprise that Nappi is pained by the Google alerts.
Boeing is alsounder investigation for two fatal plane crashesthat killed 346 people in 2017 and 2018.
Starliner is certified to stay docked to the ISS for a maximum of 45 days during its current mission.
Its still not clear how the space agency decides to move forward following Starliners descent in the Utah desert.
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