NASA has said its two Starliner astronauts are not stranded in orbit as it continues to investigate issues with the Starliner's thrusters.
NASA has insisted that its two Starliner astronauts are not stranded in orbit as it continues to investigate issues with the thrusters on the spacecraft. which is currently docked at the International Space Station .
Recommended Videos The thrusters serve to maintain the appropriate orientation of the crew capsule and will be vital for guiding the Starliner toward its reentry into Earth’s atmosphere when the vehicle finally returns home. The agency has also been investigating five helium leaks that occurred on the Starliner during its journey to the ISS.
Stich said the plan is to bring the two astronauts back to Earth on the Starliner and that there was no rush to get the pair home.
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