Boeing's Starliner is coming back without a crew on September 6

NASA's Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station on September 6, 2024, and return to Earth, landing in New Mexico on September 7. This uncrewed mission follows complications during its first crewed flight, leading to NASA opting for a SpaceX Crew Dragon to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth instead. Engineers evaluated the Starliner for safety after thruster failures, ultimately deeming it too risky for a crewed return. NASA will broadcast the Starliner's return live across its platforms, while a new Crew-9 mission is planned for late September. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Engadget

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