NASA says astronauts stuck in space until 2025 will return on SpaceX capsule — not Boeing Starliner
Summary
TLDRNASA and Boeing's Starliner mission, which launched in June, has encountered setbacks, including thruster failures that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams stranded at the International Space Station (ISS). As a result, NASA has decided that the astronauts will return to Earth in February 2024 aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, while the Starliner will return uncrewed. Despite these challenges, progress has been made in addressing the issues, and Starliner could return unmanned as early as September 6th. The mission highlights the inherent risks of space travel and the importance of safety.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Liftoff of Boeing Starliner on Atlas 5 marked a historic moment in space exploration.
- 🛠️ Despite the successful launch, the mission faced significant setbacks, including thruster failures.
- 🔄 NASA decided that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return with Crew-9 in February.
- 🛰️ Starliner will return to Earth unmanned, while the astronauts will return aboard a SpaceX Dragon ship.
- 🕒 The astronauts have been on the International Space Station (ISS) for over two months since the June 6th test launch.
- ⚠️ Spaceflight remains risky, even with safety as a core value; past mistakes, like losing two space shuttles, highlight the importance of a culture where information can flow freely.
- 👨🚀 The astronauts, experienced and prepared, are committed to overcoming challenges and ensuring safety.
- 🇨🇦 Canada's newest astronaut emphasized the importance of being prepared for suboptimal outcomes and working through challenges.
- 🔧 NASA and Boeing have made progress in understanding the thruster failures and have stabilized helium leaks.
- 📅 Starliner could return unmanned as early as September 6th, but vigilance and caution are still required.
Q & A
What was the purpose of the Starliner mission mentioned in the script?
-The purpose of the Starliner mission was to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station as part of a test flight.
Which spacecraft were the astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams supposed to return to Earth on?
-Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams were initially supposed to return to Earth on the Starliner, but due to issues, they will now return on a SpaceX Dragon ferry ship.
What issues did the Starliner encounter during its mission?
-The Starliner experienced problems with some of its thrusters, which failed as the capsule approached the International Space Station, leading to challenges in completing its mission.
How long have the astronauts been at the International Space Station following the Starliner's launch?
-The astronauts have been at the International Space Station for over two months following their June 6th test launch.
What is NASA's current plan for the Starliner spacecraft?
-NASA plans for the Starliner to return uncrewed. It may be back as early as September 6th, following further tests and improvements.
What has NASA emphasized as a core value in response to the challenges faced by the Starliner mission?
-NASA has emphasized that safety is their core value and their guiding principle, acknowledging that spaceflight is risky even under the best conditions.
What lessons have been learned from past space missions, according to the script?
-Lessons from past missions highlight the importance of a culture where information can come forward. This has been emphasized to prevent incidents like the loss of two space shuttles.
Who are the astronauts involved in this Starliner mission, and what is their experience?
-The astronauts involved are Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. They are veteran astronauts, with this mission being their third test flight.
What is the sentiment of Canada’s newest appointed astronaut about handling the mission's extended duration?
-Canada’s newest appointed astronaut believes that if anyone can handle a longer mission, it's Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams, indicating confidence in their ability to adapt to the extended mission duration.
What specific issues has Boeing identified and addressed with the Starliner, according to the script?
-Boeing has identified issues with the thrusters and helium leaks. They have made significant progress in understanding these problems, and the helium leaks have stabilized.
Outlines
🚀 Starliner's Extended Mission and Challenges
The script discusses the historic launch of Boeing's Starliner atop an Atlas 5 rocket, which faced setbacks but ultimately succeeded in delivering astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams has been extended, with their return now scheduled for next February alongside crew nine. The Starliner will return uncrewed. The astronauts have been at the ISS for over two months since their June 6th test launch, which encountered issues with thrusters, leaving them less than 3 meters away from the ISS. The astronauts will return home early next year aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The script highlights the importance of safety in space flight and the commitment to learning from past mistakes, such as the loss of two space shuttles due to a lack of information transparency. It also emphasizes the adaptability and resilience of astronauts and space agencies in the face of unexpected challenges, with a focus on problem-solving and risk mitigation. NASA and Boeing are working on understanding the issues with the thrusters and helium leaks, with hopes to return Starliner to service as early as September. The script concludes with a personal touch, acknowledging the impact of such missions on the families of astronauts and the broader public.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Starliner
💡Atlas 5
💡NASA
💡International Space Station (ISS)
💡Thrusters
💡Test Flight
💡Crew Dragon
💡Helium Leaks
💡Safety
💡Suboptimal Outcomes
💡Vigilance
Highlights
Liftoff of Starliner on Atlas 5 marked as a historic ascent into space.
Boeing's Starliner successfully delivered astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA decided that Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams will return with Crew-9 next February.
Starliner will return to Earth uncrewed.
Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams have been on the ISS for over two months following their June 6th test launch.
During the capsule's approach to the ISS, some of its thrusters failed, stranding the astronauts.
Astronauts will return to Earth early next year aboard a SpaceX Dragon ferry ship.
NASA emphasizes the importance of a culture where information can be openly shared, highlighting past shuttle losses.
Core values of NASA include safety as the North Star.
This marks the third test flight for the veteran astronauts, who have been preparing for all contingencies.
Canada's newly appointed astronaut praises Wilmore and Williams' resilience during extended missions.
Acknowledgement of the inherent risks in spaceflight and the need for a commitment to problem-solving.
NASA and Boeing report significant progress in understanding the Starliner's thruster issues and helium leaks.
The Starliner could return unmanned as early as September 6th.
An emphasis on remaining vigilant and prepared as the test flight continues, with potential challenges ahead.
Transcripts
and liftoff of Starliner in Atlas 5 it
was a historic Ascent into space Mard
with setbacks and while Boeing Starliner
did successfully deliver it to
astronauts their mission just got a
whole lot longer NASA has decided that
Butch and sunny will return with crew
nine next
February uh and that Starliner uh will
return uncrewed Butch Wilmore and sunny
Williams have already been at the
International Space Station for over two
months following their June 6th test
launch that didn't go as smoothly as
hoped now Less Than 3 MERS away from the
International Space Station as the
capsule approached the ISS some of its
thrusters failed stranding the
astronauts they will now come home early
next year aboard a SpaceX Dragon fairy
ship we have had mistakes done in the
past we lost two space shuttles as a
result of there not being
a
culture in which information could come
forward space flight is risky even at
its safest our core value is safety and
it is our North Star welcome aboard the
International Space Station first uh
it's a great place to be a great place
to live a great place to work this is
the third test flight for the veteran
astronauts who have been preparing for
everything and anything failure is not
an option that's why we are staying here
now Canada's newest appointed astronaut
says if anyone can handle a longer
Mission it's Butch Willmore and sunny
Williams this is an incredible time in
human space flight and we have to be
prepared for
suboptimal um uh outcomes bumps along
the road and just we have to be
committed to working the problem when
these bumps arise and doing so in the
safest and most uh risk mitigatory
fashion possible NASA and Boeing say
they have made significant progress in
understanding what went wrong with the
thrust and the helium leaks have
stabilized Starliner could be back
unmanned as early as September 6th we
are still in the middle of a test flight
we have to remain Vigilant um we need to
get the vehicle back on Deck it's an out
of this world story hitting two families
very close to home yeah you just s sort
of have to roll with it and you sort of
expect the unexpected there could be
more of that in the months ahead Jamie
dah Global News Calgary
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