2024-08-03 20:37:46
The management of the American space agency NASA is seriously discussing the possibility of using a ship of the company “SpaceX” to return to Earth the crew of the capsule “Starliner”, the work of the American corporation “Boeing”, reported the television channel CBS.
Such a possibility began to be discussed this week, since it is not yet possible to establish the main cause of the technical problems that occurred with the capsule’s engine during its flight, reports BTA.
NASA is considering taking the Starliner to Earth without a crew on board. For now, however, American experts are not unanimous on this issue, notes CNBC.
The Boeing spacecraft was launched on June 5 on its third attempt, after twice before its launch had been canceled at the last minute, even though the astronauts had already taken their seats and the launch vehicle was full of fuel. The purpose of the manned mission is to prove that the Starliner is safe to enter regular service.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams, who were originally scheduled to stay on the orbiting station for eight days, went aboard the International Space Station (ISS) capsule. The two are still there, and it’s unclear when they’ll head back to Earth.