Up First from NPR Glitchy Starliner Returns Without Its Crew; Foreign Policy in The Elections
Sep 7, 2024
NASA and Boeing reflect on the challenges of the Starliner capsule's test flight, which returned without its crew, raising concerns for future missions. The discussion shifts to the upcoming elections, where key foreign policy issues, such as U.S.-China relations and immigration, surface. Candidates are critiqued for their shallow explorations of complex problems, like the Middle East conflict and judicial independence in Mexico. China’s influence operations also come under scrutiny as the U.S. navigates a declining global presence in crucial regions.
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Starliner's Troubled Test Flight
- Boeing's Starliner capsule experienced thruster malfunctions during a test flight.
- NASA decided to bring it back without its crew, who remained on the International Space Station.
Foreign Policy in the 2024 Election
- The 2024 election focuses on domestic issues like abortion, inflation, and gun laws.
- However, foreign policy issues like China's growing power and immigration require attention from Harris and Trump.
Root Causes of Immigration
- Latin America is facing political and economic turmoil, impacting immigration to the US.
- The US needs to address the root causes instead of just enforcing stricter immigration policies.