Leaks appeared in spacecraft after reaching ISS
On June 5, Starliner took off for the ISS and arrived there the next day. Whenever a spacecraft reaches the ISS, it docks with it and then after a stipulated time comes to Earth with astronauts. However, while reaching the ISS, Starliner has faced helium leaks and problems with thrusters four times.
Reached ISS with astronauts for the first time
Although Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has made many flights, it has reached the ISS for the first time with astronauts. It is facing technical glitches in the very first mission, which needs to be investigated.
Has been. This is the reason why the return of Sunita Williams and her partner has been delayed.
When will we be able to return?
NASA has said that a spacewalk of Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore is already scheduled, which will take place on June 24. Both astronauts will be able to return to Earth by June 26. The American Space Agency does not want to take any risk. It will allow Starliner to return to Earth only when the technical problems are rectified.
Starliner can also fly a mission of 6 months
Starliner has been designed in such a way that in future it can fly missions for 6 months. The current mission is designed for a maximum of 45 days. That means, if the return is not possible even on June 26, NASA will have a few more days.