NASA announced Saturday it would turn to SpaceX to bring home two astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since early June after their Boeing-built ride experienced multiple mid-flight problems.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in February.
In this photo provided by NASA, astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams inspect safety hardware aboard the International Space Station on Aug. 9, 2024. (NASA via AP)
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Boeing’s Starliner launched on June 5 following numerous delays. When it finally made it to the International Space Station, 28 thrusters went out, causing docking difficulties. There was also a laundry list of other malfunctions that included helium leaks.
The announcement to abandon Boeing comes after months
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