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Delayed Starliner Mission Postpones NASA Astronaut Return Until 2025


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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is facing delays, with the return of NASA astronauts postponed until March 2025. Originally intended for an eight-day mission, the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner encountered technical challenges, extending the planned short trip. These issues emerged following a June test flight of the Starliner capsule, which was expected to last a week. Despite this setback, astronauts like Sunita Williams continue to perform vital tasks in space, such as her recent spacewalk to repair a space station telescope located 418 kilometers above Earth. The ongoing efforts to address the Starliner's technical hurdles underscore the importance of ensuring safe and successful missions for the crew and the future of space exploration.
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