Mission Overview 

Mission Overview 

Boeing Starliner carried astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams on an eight-day mission starting June 5.

Technical Issues 

Technical Issues 

Starliner encountered issues like thruster failures and helium leaks, prompting NASA to alter return plans.

NASA’s Decision 

NASA’s Decision 

To ensure safety, NASA opted to return Starliner uncrewed.

New Return Plan 

New Return Plan 

Williams and Wilmore will remain on the ISS until February 2025 and return on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Preparations Underway

Preparations Underway

NASA and SpaceX are currently working on several items before launch, including reconfiguring seats on the Crew-9 Dragon, and adjusting the manifest to carry additional cargo, personal effects, and Dragon-specific spacesuits for Wilmore and Williams.