NASA's Decision on Boeing Starliner's Return from ISS
NASA is facing a critical decision on returning astronauts from the ISS due to issues with Boeing Starliner's autonomous undocking capabilities. The current flight software lacks the ability for automated undocking, leading to concerns about potential damage to the docking ports on the ISS. NASA is considering bringing astronauts back on a SpaceX Crew Dragon instead.
Key Points
- Boeing Starliner's flight software lacks automated undocking capabilities
- NASA is concerned about potential damage to ISS docking ports
- NASA is considering bringing astronauts back on a SpaceX Crew Dragon