2024-07-11 05:15:35
After more than a month, the astronauts stranded in space, Sunita Williams y Barry Wilmore gave their first interview from the International Space Station.
Despite all the complications, astronauts stranded in space show confidence in the ship’s capabilities Starliner to return to Earth.
Sunita Williams said she has a good feeling about Starliner, confident that despite its flaws, the craft will be able to make its descent to our planet.
Stating that it is only a matter of time before Boeing and NASA resolve the problems of the spacecraft, which have her and her partner in space.
“I have a very good feeling in my heart that this ship will bring us back, no problem.”
Sunita Williams, NASA astronaut
Sunita Williams (NASA)
Astronauts stranded in space say this is part of their job
Barry Wilmoreanother of the astronauts stranded in space, added that this is part of his job.
Astronauts stranded in space could have descended with one of the emerging capsules from the International Space Station; But that is not the point.
The former space shuttle pilot mentions that the point of the mission was precisely to test the viability of the Starliner.
Reviewing what happened to the thrusters is essential if the ship is to be certified by the NASA to be used on missions on a regular basis.
Pointing out the same thing as Sunita Williams, who is sure of the ship, because “giving up is not an option.”
“We are absolutely sure. This is the mantra you will hear, failure is not an option. That is why we are staying, because we are going to prove it. That is what we do.”
Barry Wilmore, NASA astronaut
Barry E. Wilmore (NASA)
Why are astronauts stranded in space?
Sunita Williams y Barry Wilmorelos astronauts stranded in spacedeparted for the International Space Station on June 5 aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
The idea was that they would return to Earth a week later; but a series of mishaps arose on the Starliner that left the astronauts stranded in space.
The main drawback is a series of helium leaks in propellants and other areas of the ship, making reentry possible.
In addition, astronauts are losing fuel as the days go by, since the Starliner runs on helium.
Although the leaks have been detected, it is not known what caused them, nor have they been fully fixed to date.
Starliner the Boeing (Boeing)
With information from Reuters
2024-07-11 05:15:35