![What began as a straightforward test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has transformed into an unplanned, prolonged stay in orbit. What began as a straightforward test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has transformed into an unplanned, prolonged stay in orbit.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F1500800-7jpg_1719500001932.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 27, 2024, 07:53 AM - 4 mins read
While the astronauts remain safe, the prolonged stay highlights the persistent issues that have plagued Starliner from its inception. In addition to the previously known helium leak, four more leaks were discovered in Calypso’s propulsion system during the flight to the ISS.
Read more![NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Due to Starliner Tech Issues. NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Due to Starliner Tech Issues.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240627t173431665jpg_1719490151946.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 27, 2024, 05:09 AM - 2 mins read
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams are currently stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with no definite return date due to persistent issues plaguing Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
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June 7, 2024, 06:05 AM - 5 mins read
Williams, 58, flew to space for the third time on Wednesday along with Wilmore, scripting history as the first members aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the ISS. Williams is the pilot for the flight test while Wilmore, 61, is the commander of the mission.
Read more![Left: The NASA's starliner lifts off. Right: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore before the spacecraft launch. Left: The NASA's starliner lifts off. Right: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore before the spacecraft launch.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fspacenaijpg_1717654424800.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 5, 2024, 11:13 PM - 4 mins read
Although the spacecraft is usually autonomous, the crew used the hand controller to point and aim the spacecraft during about two hours of free-flight demonstrations.
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