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NASA to decide in 2 weeks how to bring home astronauts stuck in space

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It’s been three months since two NASA astronauts found themselves stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) because of a malfunctioning Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
The Starliner, once believed to be a new era in American spaceflight, has been plagued by technical issues since its inception. Malfunctioning thrusters and a leaking helium tank have prevented the spacecraft from returning to Earth.
Engineers back on Earth have been working to diagnose and fix the problems. Using a replica test engine, they think they’ve pinpointed the root cause. However, uncertainty remains, and additional time is needed before a solution can be implemented in space.
The prolonged stay on the ISS has forced NASA to consider alternative return options. One possibility is to utilize a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to retrieve the stranded astronauts. If this route is chosen, the astronauts could be forced to remain aboard the station until at least February. #Space #News
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The Starliner, once believed to be a new era in American spaceflight, has been plagued by technical issues since its inception. Malfunctioning thrusters and a leaking helium tank have prevented the spacecraft from returning to Earth.
Engineers back on Earth have been working to diagnose and fix the problems. Using a replica test engine, they think they’ve pinpointed the root cause. However, uncertainty remains, and additional time is needed before a solution can be implemented in space.
The prolonged stay on the ISS has forced NASA to consider alternative return options. One possibility is to utilize a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to retrieve the stranded astronauts. If this route is chosen, the astronauts could be forced to remain aboard the station until at least February. #Space #News
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