NASA and Boeing are in a high-stakes tech review 🌟 as they analyze the Starliner spacecraft’s propulsion system, delaying its return from the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams remain onboard while engineers work to ensure a safe journey home.
Originally slated to return June 26—after an earlier delay from June 14—the crew’s timeline remains uncertain. NASA emphasized the need for “additional reviews” 🔍 to address technical glitches, underscoring the complexity of human spaceflight. 🪐
Launched June 5, Starliner’s mission is a critical step toward NASA certifying it as the second U.S. crew capsule, joining SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Success here means more flexibility for ISS missions—a win for space exploration diversity! 🚀💡
While Wilmore and Williams cheerfully assist with ISS tasks, the world waits for updates. As one SpaceX fan tweeted: “The more spaceships, the better! 🛸”
