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NASA Resumes Starliner Webcast For Return Home Decision

The return capsule containing a sample collected from the asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft

NASA has recently resumed its live webcast of Starliner's journey back to Earth. The spacecraft is currently in orbit, and ground teams are preparing to make a crucial decision regarding its return.

The teams on the ground are in the process of evaluating whether to proceed with a final thruster firing that will initiate Starliner's descent back to Earth. This decision is pivotal in ensuring a safe and successful return for the spacecraft.

Throughout the mission, NASA has been closely monitoring Starliner's performance and trajectory to ensure all systems are functioning as intended. The webcast provides viewers with real-time updates on the spacecraft's status and the decision-making process involved in its return.

Starliner's journey back home marks the culmination of a significant mission for NASA and its commercial spaceflight partners. The successful return of the spacecraft will demonstrate the capabilities of commercial space travel and contribute valuable data for future missions.

As the ground teams finalize their assessments and preparations, the global audience eagerly awaits the outcome of the decision to proceed with the thruster firing. NASA's live webcast continues to provide a unique opportunity for viewers to witness the complexities and excitement of space exploration in real-time.

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