In their first news conference from the International Space Station, the Starliner astronauts said they were enjoying their extended time in orbit.
The crew of Boeing 's Starliner spacecraft said Wednesday they're confident the capsule will carry them safely back to Earth at the end of their extended stay aboard the International Space Station , despite helium leaks in the ship's propulsion system and trouble with maneuvering thrusters.
'So, yeah, it's great to be up here,' she said. 'So I'm not complaining, Butch isn't complaining that we're here for a couple extra weeks.'Running four years behind schedule, the Starliner was launched June 5, a month later than planned due to minor problems with the crew's Atlas 5 booster, trouble with a countdown computer and because of a small helium leak in the capsule's aft service module.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Explainer: How Boeing's Starliner can bring its astronauts back to EarthProblems with Boeing's Starliner capsule, still docked at the International Space Station (ISS), have upended the original plans for its return of its two astronauts to Earth, as last-minute fixes and tests draw out a mission crucial to the future of Boeing's space division.
Lire la suite »
NASA astronauts stuck waiting aboard ISS to return to Earth amid issues with Boeing's StarlinerThe astronauts were originally scheduled to return to Earth on June 14.
Lire la suite »
Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth delayed indefinitely as it troubleshoots glitchesBoeing Starliner's return to Earth has been delayed indefinitely, extending a planned nine-day mission to more than a month.
Lire la suite »
NASA and Boeing again delay Starliner’s return to EarthThe Boeing Starliner won't return to Earth until at least July after NASA and Boeing delayed its departure from the International Space Station.
Lire la suite »
Boeing Starliner's return to Earth delayed againNASA said on Friday the Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station, which was scheduled for next week, has been delayed again.
Lire la suite »
NASA has again delayed Boeing Starliner’s return to EarthNASA announced Friday night that it is again delaying the return to Earth of Boeing Starliner’s spacecraft and two astronauts from the International Space Station.
Lire la suite »