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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, named “Calypso,” has been docked at the International Space Station for an extended period as NASA and Boeing conduct additional testing. This marks the first crewed flight for Starliner, with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board.
The decision to prolong the stay at the ISS was made to ensure thorough testing of the spacecraft’s thruster technology at White Sands, New Mexico. The testing is crucial for gathering valuable data on the spacecraft’s performance before its return to Earth.
While the initial plan was for Starliner to be in space for nine days, the mission has now exceeded 24 days. Despite the extended stay, officials assure that the crew is safe and can return to Earth if needed.
The Starliner crew flight test is a significant milestone as it paves the way for Boeing to fly crew on operational missions lasting six months. However, the mission has encountered some challenges along the way, placing Starliner in a backup position compared to SpaceX’s Dragon.
The competition between Starliner and Dragon has been fierce, with SpaceX leading the way in crewed trips to the ISS. Nevertheless, Boeing remains committed to meeting NASA’s requirements and proving the reliability of its spacecraft.
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