T+299: Starliner, According to Butch and Suni (with Eric Berger)
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Navigating Crisis: The Starliner Challenge
This chapter examines the critical challenges faced during the Starliner flight, emphasizing the disconnect between public statements from NASA and the reality experienced by the astronauts. It highlights the tension in mission control and the astronauts' decision-making process regarding docking with the ISS amidst thruster failures. The narrative underscores the importance of addressing the underlying technical issues for future crewed missions and considers alternative strategies for the program's advancement.
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