Aug 09, 2024 20:00:00Astronauts may not be able to return from the International Space Station during what was originally an eight-day mission, with their stay potentially extended until up to 2025byOn June 5, 2024 local time, the manned test flight of Boeing's manned spacecraftwas launched, and two astronautsat. However, the return has been postponed because it took time to verify problems with the propulsion system and other issues discovered during the test flight on the ground and check the safety of the return. However, Stich said, 'We have not voted to make a decision,' implying that the return using Starliner is also possible. Jerry Stone, a senior associate at the Space Studies Institute, told The Guardian that it's not uncommon for experimental space flights to have problems. 'This is a test mission, called a crewed test flight, and one of its purposes is to address any unforeseen issues,' Stone said.

Source: The Guardian August 09, 2024 11:28 UTC