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Boeing's Starliner Faces Major Setbacks in Crew Test Flight

12/23/2025

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Boeing's Starliner faced significant issues during its first Crew Test Flight that sent NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS in June 2024.
The Starliner suffered maneuvering thruster problems and helium leaks, causing a temporary loss of control during docking.
The crew stayed in orbit for nine months after a planned one-to-two-week duration, while NASA and Boeing conducted extensive testing before returning the crew.

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Boeing's Starliner faced significant issues during its first Crew Test Flight that sent NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS in June 2024.
The Starliner suffered maneuvering thruster problems and helium leaks, causing a temporary loss of control during docking.
The crew stayed in orbit for nine months after a planned one-to-two-week duration, while NASA and Boeing conducted extensive testing before returning the crew.