NASA astronauts 'stranded' in space due to flawed Boeing Starliner
9 months, 1 week ago

NASA astronauts 'stranded' in space due to flawed Boeing Starliner

Daily Mail  

NASA has delayed the return of two astronauts from the International Space Station for the third time, raising concerns the crew could be 'stranded.' Katsuo Kurabayashi, professor of aerospace engineering at New York University said: 'Given the current situation with the Starliner, it is possible that NASA could decide to use an alternative spacecraft, like SpaceX's Crew Dragon, to bring the astronauts home safely. However, Starliner encountered five failures of its 28 maneuvering thrusters, five leaks of helium gas meant to pressurize those thrusters and a slow-moving propellant valve that signaled unfixed past issues since launching. When Starliner arrived in the space station's vicinity to dock on June 6, the five thruster failures prevented a close approach by the spacecraft until Boeing made a fix. While just one thruster remains dead in Starliner's current flight, Boeing encountered four thruster problems during the capsule's uncrewed return from space in 2022.

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Safely back on Earth, once-stranded US astronauts ready to fly again
2 days, 17 hours ago

Safely back on Earth, once-stranded US astronauts ready to fly again

Raw Story  

by Charlotte CAUSIT After spending more than nine months stranded in space, two American astronauts confirmed Monday that they're ready to blast off again aboard a Boeing Starliner, the very spacecraft that could not return them to Earth. In their first NASA press conference since their long-awaited splashdown on March 18, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams responded to the …

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
3 weeks ago

SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

New Indian Express  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla: A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts. Concerns over a critical hydraulic system arose less than four hours before the Falcon rocket's planned evening liftoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The two test pilots had to move into the space station …

Inside the mission to save two NASA astronauts stranded in space
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the mission to save two NASA astronauts stranded in space

Daily Mail  

Two NASA astronauts trapped on the International Space Station since June have been dealt another blow as their rescue mission is delayed once again. Veteran astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived at the ISS aboard Boeing's doomed Starliner capsule with plans to stay for just eight days. Mission commander Williams and flight engineer Wilmore took off from Cape Canaveral …

Stranded NASA astronauts will be stuck in space a little longer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stranded NASA astronauts will be stuck in space a little longer

Live Mint  

Two NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space since June have had their return flight pushed back again, after what was supposed to be an eight-day trip. Instead, Starliner was beset with technical difficulties—including propulsion system issues—and returned to Earth without the pair, abandoning them on the International Space Station. Boeing executives said the vehicle could safely bring the …

NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March
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55 years, 3 months ago

NASA Postpones Return of Stranded Starliner Astronauts to March

Wired  

NASA has again postponed the return to Earth of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after Boeing's Starliner capsule malfunctioned in the middle of this year. "Fabrication, assembly, testing, and final integration of a new spacecraft is a painstaking endeavor that requires great attention to detail,” said Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial …

Stuck NASA Astronauts' Return To Earth Delayed Again
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stuck NASA Astronauts' Return To Earth Delayed Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again. Their mission grew from eight days to eight months after NASA decided to send the company’s problem-plagued Starliner capsule back empty in September. NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore stand together for a photo enroute to the launch pad at …

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA’s 2 stuck astronauts face more time in space with return delayed until at least late March

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again. The two test pilots planned on being away just a week or so when they blasted off June 5 on Boeing’s first astronaut flight to the International Space Station. Their mission grew from eight days to eight months after NASA decided to send the company’s …

4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton
5 months, 1 week ago

4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four astronauts returned to Earth …

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it’s been tough dealing with their Boeing ride leaving without them and the prospect of spending several extra months in orbit. It was their first public comments since last week’s return of the Boeing Starliner capsule that took them to the International Space Station in June. The …

Boeing's Starliner finally returns to Earth empty - leaving two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station until February
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing's Starliner finally returns to Earth empty - leaving two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station until February

Daily Mail  

Boeing's Starliner has returned to Earth empty after leaving two astronauts who rode the spaceship up to the International Space Station stranded until next year. Boeing and NASA teams working around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed at White Sands, New Mexico, on Saturday Boeing's Starliner lands at the landing site at White Sands Space Harbor …

Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner capsule leaves space station and heads home without any astronauts

The Hindu  

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut capsule departed the International Space Station on Friday without its crew and headed back to Earth. NASA’s two test pilots stayed behind at the space station — their home until next year — as the Starliner capsule undocked 260 miles over China, springs gently pushing it away from the orbiting …

Without astronauts, Boeing's St
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Without astronauts, Boeing's St

Hindustan Times  

* HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Starliner undocks from ISS for six-hour return trip to Earth {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} * Boeing's Starliner faces technical issues, costing $125 million * Boeing's future in space questioned amid Starliner struggles * Astronauts' 8-day test turns into 8-month mission By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Sept 6 - Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space …

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Associated Press  

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA judged their return too risky. “She’s on her way home,” Williams radioed as the white and blue-trimmed capsule undocked from the space station 260 miles over China and disappeared into the black void. There …

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boeing will attempt to return …

NASA: Stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts will return in 2025 with SpaceX
7 months, 1 week ago

NASA: Stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts will return in 2025 with SpaceX

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. AP AUDIO: NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule AP correspondent Julie Walker reports NASA …

REVEALED: Stranded NASA astronauts could be VAPORIZED on terrifying mission to return to Earth in faulty Boeing Starliner spaceship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

REVEALED: Stranded NASA astronauts could be VAPORIZED on terrifying mission to return to Earth in faulty Boeing Starliner spaceship

Daily Mail  

Two NASA astronauts have been stranded in space for months due to a fault with Boeing's spacecraft - but their return to Earth could be even more terrifying. The space agency is now deciding whether to persist with the faulty Starliner or launch a a rescue mission using SpaceX's rival ship, which would be hugely embarrassing for Boeing. If NASA …

Faulty Boeing Starliner leaves astronauts trapped in space for 51 days
8 months, 1 week ago

Faulty Boeing Starliner leaves astronauts trapped in space for 51 days

Daily Mail  

A pair of Astronauts remain trapped in space with no end in sight to their near two month long ordeal while engineers try to fix their faulty Boeing spaceship. Thruster failures and helium links on Boeing's new Starliner capsule has prompted NASA and Boeing to keep them in orbit for longer over fears a trip back on the spacecraft could …

NASA says no return date yet for Sunita Williams and troubled Boeing capsule
8 months, 1 week ago

NASA says no return date yet for Sunita Williams and troubled Boeing capsule

India Today  

Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said Thursday. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were supposed to visit the orbiting lab for about a week and return in mid-June, but thruster failures and helium leaks on …

Stranded Boeing astronauts are stuck on International Space Station, Nasa says in urgent update
8 months, 1 week ago

Stranded Boeing astronauts are stuck on International Space Station, Nasa says in urgent update

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The astronauts stranded on the International Space Station are still not able to …

NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
8 months, 1 week ago

NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station

Associated Press  

Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said Thursday. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to visit the orbiting lab for about a week and return in mid-June, but thruster failures and helium leaks on …

NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and Boeing capsule at space station
8 months, 1 week ago

NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and Boeing capsule at space station

The Independent  

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NASA identifies Starliner problems but sets no date for astronauts’ return to Earth
8 months, 1 week ago

NASA identifies Starliner problems but sets no date for astronauts’ return to Earth

LA Times  

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is guided into position above an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral in Florida prior to a 2019 test flight. After weeks of testing, NASA and Boeing officials said Thursday they have identified problems with the Starliner’s propulsion system that have kept two astronauts at the International Space Station for seven weeks — but they didn’t set …

Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth. It should have returned with its NASA test pilots by mid-June, but thruster failures and helium leaks prompted NASA and Boeing to extend its stay. “We collected an incredible amount …

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite a string of vexing breakdowns. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launched aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule early last month, the first people to ride it. NASA’s commercial crew …

Boeing Starliner has left its astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Now what?
9 months, 1 week ago

Boeing Starliner has left its astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Now what?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Once NASA officials give the team a go-ahead for a return, Starliner‘s thrusters would be used to …

Another Boeing mess? Sunita Williams' return from International Space Station delayed again due to technical issues in Starliner
9 months, 1 week ago

Another Boeing mess? Sunita Williams' return from International Space Station delayed again due to technical issues in Starliner

Op India  

On 21st June, Boeing announced that the scheduled return of Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station has been delayed further to at least early July. More… https://t.co/Ibs0zCkABB pic.twitter.com/Oj5vB09Omd — International Space Station June 24, 2024 Boeing in a statement said that though the astronauts were scheduled to return within a week, there are ample supplies available for them to …

NASA astronauts 'STRANDED' in space due to malfunctioning Boeing Starliner - as experts say SpaceX could perform a rescue mission
9 months, 1 week ago

NASA astronauts 'STRANDED' in space due to malfunctioning Boeing Starliner - as experts say SpaceX could perform a rescue mission

Daily Mail  

NASA has delayed the return of two astronauts from the International Space Station for the third time, raising concerns the crew could be 'stranded.' Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were initially scheduled for a nine day stay, but NASA revealed it now stands at an undetermined date Rudy Ridolfi, Former Space System Commander and Space Technology Acquisition Manager, told DailyMail.com …

Boeing Starliner return date delayed again as NASA fix thrusters
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing Starliner return date delayed again as NASA fix thrusters

Daily Mail  

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will be stuck at the International Space Station with two astronauts onboard for even longer than expected, as the company and NASA scrambles to fix issues with its thrusters and plug helium leaks. But the ship can only stay docked on the ISS for a total of 45 days due to limited fuel on the orbit laboratory, …

Boeing sent two astronauts into space. Now It needs to get them home.
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing sent two astronauts into space. Now It needs to get them home.

Live Mint  

Boeing succeeded in getting NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, following weeks of delays. Problems with leaks and thrusters emerged after Boeing’s Starliner vehicle launched this month with the astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams on board. NASA and Boeing teams have been studying both issues before they permit Starliner to attempt to leave the station with Wilmore and …

Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown
2 years, 10 months ago

Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing’s crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before NASA astronauts climb aboard. Added Boeing’s Mark Nappi, a vice president: “On a scale of one to 10, I think I’d give it a 15.” Based on these early results, NASA astronauts will strap in next for …

Boeing astronaut capsule grounded for months by valve issue
3 years, 7 months ago

Boeing astronaut capsule grounded for months by valve issue

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing’s astronaut capsule is grounded for months and possibly even until next year because of a vexing valve problem. SpaceX has flown 10 astronauts to the space station in just over a year, with four more due to launch aboard the company’s Dragon capsule at the end of October. Vollmer said moisture in the air somehow …

NASA, SpaceX to launch first US astronaut mission in nearly a decade
4 years, 11 months ago

NASA, SpaceX to launch first US astronaut mission in nearly a decade

ABC  

US space agency NASA and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the United States after nine years of complete Russian dependence. Key points: Two astronauts will launch for the International Space Station on May 27 Coronavirus is likely to postpone NASA's efforts for a moon landing by 2024 Boeing is also working to launch astronauts, however …

Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission
5 years, 3 months ago

Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the International Space Station that could hold up the company’s effort to launch astronauts for NASA next year. After seeing this first test flight cut short and the space station docking canceled because of an improperly set clock on …

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