NASA has recently released a new report highlighting serious issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft project. The report details the chain of events that led to two NASA astronauts being unexpectedly stranded on the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA: “Inexperience!”
The ‘Crew Flight Test’ mission, which started in June and was initially expected to last only 8 days, is likely to extend until 2025 unless a major breakthrough occurs. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have found themselves stranded on the ISS due to deficiencies in Boeing’s quality control processes.
The report prepared by the NASA Office of Inspector General reveals the underlying reasons for Boeing’s project failure. Key issues highlighted in the report include inexperienced technicians, inadequate work planning, and weak oversight mechanisms, all of which are essential for such a massive project.
NASA is working on a method to study large-scale solar energy systems to detect the presence of aliens.
NASA recommends imposing financial penalties on Boeing for failing to meet quality control standards. It appears that NASA is not only self-critical but also holding its collaborating company accountable.
Despite these allegations, Boeing remains adamant that the Starliner spacecraft can safely return astronauts to Earth. However, the company has stated that it will take the necessary steps to return the spacecraft empty in accordance with NASA’s decision.
In an intriguing development, there have been discussions about potential alternatives, such as SpaceX returning the stranded astronauts to Earth. Given the current situation, it seems certain that Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will ring in the new year in space.
