NASA delays astronauts' return to Earth aboard Starliner capsule

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aren't lost in space, but they may be stuck there for a while.

On June 5, the two veteran test pilots launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, becoming the first humans to ride the Boeing Starliner spacecraft into orbit.

Williams and Wilmore docked at the International Space Station for a planned one-week stay. But that stay could be a lot longer, after the long-delayed Boeing Starliner developed a series of five helium leaks and thruster problems.

In a Friday night blog post, NASA revealed the latest announced return attempt, June 26, was no longer an option. Cowing says the safety of the crew is the top priority.

NASA has not officially announced the date for the next return attempt.

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[mattrondeau]

I wouldn't get on a Boeing skateboard.

[ArticWolf-xbfe]

boeing is at it again saying these problems and the open door policy is expected. BOEING.. what are ya doing? you better not be silencing the whistleblowers.

[seanmolloy]

Anybody remember when Boeing used to be good before they started being cheap and only caring about shareholders.

[robertmiranda]

4.5 billion to send two astronaut's into space, sound's about right for a government project.

[BlueEyedColonizer]

I work for Boeing on the Starliner and I can tell you they cut alot of corners at the door

[magnum]

Now you gotta call, SPACEX!

I TOLD YOU!

[J.petty]

Things ive learned from the titanic & hindedburg, never be the first ones to try out something

[mauricepowers]

"We have been trying to contact you about your Vehicles Extended Warranty". 😂

[itmattersnot]

Am I the only one who will never step foot on a Boeing product again for the rest of my life?!?

[jamesirwin]

Sorry guys, your week in space is now a month. I know you're devastated. 🎉

[anthonytruta]

Im sure they have a tube of flex seal up there somewhere. It can fix the leaky spacesuits as well.

[dionysus]

It's July 30th and they still don't have a return date.

[brianbell]

And I'm hearing about this for the first time on August 13, 2024.

[paullarussa]

Of course they're going to say these problems are expected, if they are expected then why wouldn't they be fixed so they're not expected, doesn't make sense

[richardbarrow]

Well it's August. Obviously Starliner's cool name has maxed out.

[TomTone-zryo]

Boeing, “Where DEI Hiring practices mean more than hiring for experience!”
So, Boeing Management considers any lost hardware or people as “Acceptable Losses”! But, they strive to create a safe flying Experience!

[Dave-gyhx]

Ok...dont tell us about how much food and water there us the real reason they are delayed....delays dont repair problems

[ricfax]

Fortunate outcome for the two astronaut. Lots of extra time aboard the ISS and likely to be remembered for having riden aboard two different spacecraft when they return via SpaceX. When it comes to getting expensive, they hit the jackpot!

[RonaldHawes-srcr]

They’re afraid it will burn up on re-entry.

[migzzy]

And their ceo receiving 32.8m usd.. Not worth it..