SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft could launch with two astronauts instead of four to make room for the Starliner crew.
for its first crewed test flight. Despite several technical mishaps that have delayed Starliner’s return to Earth, NASA has continuously insisted that the vehicle is capable of carrying the crew back. Recent reports, however, suggest the space agency is looking at other alternatives to bring its two astronauts home safely.
The Starliner CST-100 spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket on June 5, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams. During its approach to the ISS, five of the spacecraft’s thrusters failed, and the spacecraft developed, one of which was identified prior to liftoff.
“The prime option today is to return Butch and Sunny on Starliner,” Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, told reporters during the briefing. “Right now, we don’t see any reason that that wouldn’t be the case.”
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