NASA is deliberating whether to use Boeing’s Starliner or SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for returning astronauts from the International Space Station.
Despite ongoing tests, Boeing’s Starliner has faced issues with thrusters, and the agency has not pinpointed the cause of these failures.
NASA has considered returning the Starliner empty and utilizing SpaceX’s Crew Dragon as an alternative.
This decision could affect Boeing’s future in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, given the spacecraft’s previous delays and issues.
The agency is evaluating all options to ensure astronaut safety, with no final decision yet, and will continue discussions into next week.
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