MEMBER – The American Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decided to keep 2 astronauts, who were lost in the space station for about 2 months due to the misuse of the Boeing shuttle, in space until February 2025.
According to news from Anadolu Agency, NASA decided today that it was too dangerous to bring 2 astronauts back to Earth with a faulty Boeing capsule. In this context, astronauts will have to wait until next year to return from space with a SpaceX capsule.
Therefore, the test flight, which should have lasted 1 week for 2 astronauts, will have lasted more than 8 months.
Experienced pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been missing on the International Space Station since June.
Commenting on the matter, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said, “By its very nature, test flight is neither safe nor routine. Therefore, this decision is a commitment to safety.”
Assistant Manager Jim Free also said, “This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s definitely the right one.”
The Boeing company, which owns the faulty shuttle, said in a written statement after the cancellation, “Boeing continues to focus on the safety of the crew and the spacecraft above all else.” another. spacecraft for a safe and successful unmanned return.” used.
The Starliner shuttle is expected to return to autopilot and land in the New Mexico desert in early September.
After two cancellations, Boeing sent the Starliner shuttle, carrying 2 NASA astronauts, to space for the first time on June 5.
Despite the investigations carried out on the shuttle, which found a helium leak, the source of the problem was not found and the return of the vehicle to Earth was postponed 4 times.
(NEWS CENTER)
2024-08-24 19:55:00
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