Historic Test Flight of Starliner

The recent mission involving Boeing's Starliner spacecraft marks a significant milestone as it facilitated the first crewed flight with astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams on board. This mission aimed to test the spacecraft's capability to safely transport crew members to the International Space Station (ISS). However, while the launch and docking with the ISS were successful, the mission has faced unexpected challenges, particularly issues related to the spacecraft's propulsion system. These complications have raised critical questions about the safety of Starliner and could potentially extend the astronauts' stay from an initial eight days to as long as nine months.