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Stranded in space: Another crisis for Boeing
Sep 2, 2024
Theo Leggett, a BBC business correspondent, and Georgina Rannard, a climate and science reporter, delve into the crises facing Boeing amidst its Starliner spacecraft malfunctions. They discuss the implications for NASA astronauts stranded in space and explore Boeing's turbulent history, including safety concerns from whistleblowers. The conversation touches on emotional testimonies from victims' families during congressional hearings and emphasizes the urgent need for cultural shifts in safety practices within the aerospace industry.
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- Boeing's ongoing technical failures with the Starliner spacecraft highlight the company's struggle to regain trust after previous safety scandals.
- NASA's decision to postpone the astronauts' return underscores a shift in reliance towards SpaceX, reflecting deeper safety and accountability concerns within Boeing.
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Astronauts Stranded in Space
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, are currently stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended period due to issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Originally meant to be an eight-day mission, they now face an indefinite delay as engineers work to assess and rectify the malfunctions that caused the spacecraft's failure during its crewed flight. Notably, the Starliner's thruster issues raised safety concerns about whether the astronauts could return safely without risking damage to the ISS. NASA officials have decided to bring the spacecraft back uncrewed and plan to wait for a SpaceX craft to retrieve the astronauts instead.
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