NASA Ordered SpaceX To Finish Boeing Starliner Mission....Musk Reacts!

Boeing's Starliner program has faced significant challenges, costing the company billions of dollars. The problems have continued to get worse, and the situation has been difficult for both Boeing and the aerospace industry. However, after months of delays and little progress, NASA has finally announced a date for the undocking of the spacecraft. However, there are still serious issues that could cause problems at any time. In today's episode, we'll break down all the details of the current situation and what it could mean for the future of Boeing's Starliner program.
NASA recently decided that the Boeing Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth without a crew. This decision comes after significant issues, including thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, which raised concerns about the safety of a crewed return. Initially, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to return on Starliner, but they will now return on SpaceX's Dragon Crew-9 mission in February 2025.
The Starliner’s uncrewed return is scheduled for September 6, 2024. The return mission will be closely monitored, with the spacecraft set to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico after a six-hour descent. This mission marks Starliner’s third landing at White Sands, following two previous uncrewed test flights. The data gathered from this return will be crucial for engineers to analyze and address the spacecraft's issues, which will determine whether Starliner can be certified for future crewed missions to the international space station.
The International Space Station plays a vital role in this mission. The International Space Station has been continuously occupied since November 2000, serving as a hub for international space collaboration. The station operates with a rotating crew of astronauts from the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan, and Europe, who carry out research and maintain the station. Spacecraft like the Russian Soyuz and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon have been used for crew rotations. The Starliner was expected to join this lineup, but its certification has been delayed due to ongoing technical challenges.
Before the undocking process begins, Starliner will conduct two critical thruster reboots. These reboots are essentially tests to ensure that the spacecraft's thrusters, which are vital for maneuvering and adjusting the spacecraft's position, are functioning properly. The first reboot is scheduled for the morning of September 6th, and the second will take place approximately two hours before the actual undocking event.
The purpose of these reboots is to address previous issues Starliner has experienced with its thrusters. During its mission, the spacecraft encountered malfunctions and a helium leak, which raised concerns about its ability to return safely to Earth.
It’s still unclear if Boeing has fully fixed the thruster issues that have caused problems for Starliner. These ongoing issues may have influenced NASA’s decision to bring the spacecraft back without astronauts. With the many challenges Starliner faces, there are concerns about whether it can return safely.

Keywords:-
Boeing Starliner delays, Starliner technical problems, Starliner helium leaks, Starliner thruster failures, Starliner impact on ISS missions, Starliner docking issues, NASA Starliner controversy, financial losses from Starliner delays, Boeing Starliner project challenges, Starliner impact on Crew-9 launch, NASA reconsidering Starliner contracts, Starliner uncrewed return possibility, ISS schedule disruptions due to Starliner

[fpxxcyv]

Sounds like the place I work at. Whatever problem you have, the answer is always 'Reboot'. That never works of course.

[mikespencer]

Another interesting element of this monumental but not surprising Boeing clusterfuck is the timing of the event. The physical undocking of the Boeing StucklinerMax from the ISS is scheduled for late in the evening and the scheduled impact back to earth is scheduled for midnight in the desert. Boeing isn't taking any chances with this being viewed by the media. They will probably induce some delays so it's even later through the night. Of course if it actually works Boeing will be screaming from the heavens about how good it was. I worked on the space shuttle system for many years and am very surprised that NASA is taking these precautionary steps, so it must be pretty bad. It is important that the traveling public stay away from recently built Boeing aircraft and United Airlines.

[TerrenceThompson-lwes]

Maybe SpaceX could make a few extra Crew Dragons and paint them with the Boeing name. Charge Boeing for the flights.

[phensriwood]

Why are they using helium? Nitrogen would be the norm.

[collinbording]

What a stinking pile.. The end of Boeing in space... Get the money back.

[rickfessler]

Space trends, why do you keep repeating yourself? You said three times the same thing over and over again.

[nealmacdonald]

NASA doesn't get to order a private rocket firm to do anything.

[stephenpollard]

Starliner has a future? Oh, at an amusement park?

[jamesconover]

I don’t think anyone tells space X what there going to do but one man 😂

[chrisnewman]

boeing doesn’t seem to be able to do anything right these days

[stevecarter]

Have i missed something somewhere? Surly the best and safest carrier should be picked? Is Boeing and NASA the same name? They seem to be the go to.

[dougchapman]

Boeing received so much more than SpaceX is because Boeing invested heavily in DEI whereas Space X operated based on merit.

[alanduff]

NASA will always support Boeing no matter how incompetent the company is.

[daniel.c]

So saddening that incompetence is leading Boeing from top I, say relieve those in charge of and replace them with a competent leader who demands excellence from everyone holding superior leadership positions within Boeing. Bottom line you’re fired for not meeting the standards of leadership and excellence.

[davidwatson]

Why weren’t adapters created that would enable the star liner suits to be used in the SpaceX raptor lander. This seems to be a better way of bringing back these astronauts. Just as aside, I wonder how much Vanguard and blackrock are involved in all

[MubarekMustefa-wq]

Am not gonna give up. I still believe that spaceX will achieve it

[louiefrancuz]

The Starliner will burn up on reentry.

[Yayo]

Starliner will work perfectly and it will land safely with crew or without.

[DaleKoenig-vfuk]

Since Elon doesn't have restrictions like DEI then this project should be one of those "The Skies the Limit" things.

[gordonwelcher]

It is critical that the astronauts return ASAP.
Suni is long overdue for a haircut.
All that hair flying around is clogging up the instruments and controls.
Is there not a pair of scissors onboard?