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What Boeing’s Starliner Thruster Tests In New Mexico Actually Revealed About the Spacecraft’s Fate

Unless NASA and Boeing give Starliner the green light to return from space, its astronauts will come home next year on another spacecraft.

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Will SpaceX carry Boeing Starliner crew home? Here’s how Dragon could do it

NASA isn't sure yet if it will bring its Starliner astronauts home from the ISS in the Boeing capsule or put them on a SpaceX Crew Dragon.

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Astronauts stuck in space may hitch a ride home with SpaceX in 2025, NASA says

Two astronauts on a mission of up to two weeks who have been stuck at the International Space Station since early June due to safety concerns over Boeing's Starliner capsule may need to use SpaceX for a ride back to Earth in February 2025, the US space agency NASA said…

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The NASA Astronauts Trapped In Space Just Learnt How Long They’ll Be Stuck For

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been stuck in space for more than 60 days. Here's NASA's plan to bring them back.

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NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

The Independent UK

NASA Weighs SpaceX Rescue For Stranded Boeing Starliner Crew

What was meant to be a weeklong trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first NASA astronauts to fly with Boeing could extend to eight months, with the agency considering bringing them home on a SpaceX spaceship.

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NASA considers sending Boeing Starliner astronauts home on SpaceX Dragon

As Starliner's planned 10-day mission stretches past two months, the next ISS SpaceX launch will now delay into September to give NASA the option of including the Starliner crew on its ride home.

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NASA may send Starliner home without its crew — leaving astronauts stuck in space until 2025

The Crew-9 handover has been delayed amid rumors that NASA could be planning to return the troubled Starliner spacecraft without its astronauts.

LiveScience

‘Not stranded in space’: how Nasa lost control of Boeing Starliner narrative

Technical issues and poor comms led many to believe two astronauts are lost in space, but a return date is imminent

The Guardian - US

SpaceX to resume astronaut launches on Aug. 18 with Crew-9 mission to ISS

The ninth crew rotation for SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to lift off on Aug. 18 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Space

No, Boeing Starliner's NASA astronauts are not stranded in space. Here's why.

Boeing Starliner's historic 1st astronaut mission has been extended repeatedly for thruster troubleshooting. But its two astronauts are not stuck on the ISS.

Space

Boeing's Starliner tests thrusters at ISS as NASA reviews options for astronauts' return to Earth

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft completed a hot fire July 27 at the ISS as part of certification for reentry. Its 1st historic test flight with astronauts is more than 50 days into a planned 10-day mission, following technical issues.

Space

With Starliner Astronauts Stuck Indefinitely, The ISS Might Tie A 15-Year-Old Spaceflight Record

According to a NASA press briefing on Thursday morning, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft won’t be leaving its parking spot at the ISS anytime soon.

Inverse

NASA says astronauts stuck at space station until troubled Boeing capsule can be fixed

NASA has yet to fix a return date for its two astronauts at the International Space Station, who have now been stuck there for more than a month due to technical issues with the Boeing-manufactured Starliner capsule intended to bring them back to Earth. The new spacecraft experienced thruster failures…

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50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date

Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.

LiveScience

Boeing Starliner astronauts remain stuck on International Space Station with no set return date, NASA announces

After nearly two months of postponement, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are still on board the ISS. But NASA and Boeing say they still plan to return the two aboard Starliner.

Space

Rare SpaceX rocket failure shows exactly why NASA wants 2 commercial options to fly astronauts to ISS

NASA wants two U.S. spacecraft to send astronauts to ISS. Backup options are once again in play after a rare rocket failure last week indefinitely grounded SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

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NASA Has No Plans To Send Spacex Dragon For Rescue.

NASA's current plans exclude using SpaceX Dragon for ISS astronaut rescue due to Boeing Starliner issues. Challenges may delay astronaut return.

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When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know

Boeing's Starliner capsule has been in orbit for more than a month, and it remains unclear when the spacecraft and its two astronauts will return to Earth.

Inverse

Failed Thrusters, Helium Leaks, and a Hard Deadline: Inside NASA’s Decision to Keep Boeing’s Starliner At the ISS

“There have been multiple issues with every spacecraft that has ever been designed, and that's the nature of what we do,” said astronaut Butch Wilmore.

Space

Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says

Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.

International Business Times

NASA Insists Boeing Starliner Crew 'Not Stranded' On ISS

The first astronauts to fly Boeing's troubled Starliner are definitely not "stranded" at the International Space Station, NASA insisted Friday despite having no clear timeframe for bringing them home.

LiveScience

NASA offers SpaceX $843 million to destroy the International Space Station

The International Space Station is nearing the end of its operational life. Now NASA is developing a plan for SpaceX to destroy it.

Space

NASA selects SpaceX to build deorbit vehicle for International Space Station

NASA has selected SpaceX to develop a vehicle that will bring the International Space Station to a fiery end when the time comes.

The Independent UK

Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

Two astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there

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