Starliner return to Earth delayed indefinitely after a slew of technical issues

Published June 22, 2024 11:50am ET



The two astronauts onboard Boeing‘s first manned spaceship were supposed to be home already but have had their push date pushed back yet again, this time without a new date proposed.

Boeing’s Starliner launched on June 5 after many delays, and when it reached the International Space Station, 28 thrusters went out, causing docking difficulties. Since then, flight commander Butch Wilmore and pilot Suni Williams have been putting out various fires, including helium leaks. Now, all but one thruster is back online.

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