Boeing Nears Solution for Starliner Capsule's Thruster Issue

Boeing is nearing a solution for the thruster issues on its Starliner capsule, currently docked at the International Space Station since June 6. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' return has been delayed due to these issues. Engineers are analyzing data from recent thruster tests conducted on Earth to resolve the problems.

Boeing is on the brink of resolving thruster issues with its Starliner capsule, which has been docked at the International Space Station since June 6. The capsule's return with NASA test pilots has been delayed due to thruster failures and helium leaks.

The latest tests on a spare thruster on Earth have provided engineers with significant data to analyze. This information could be key to understanding and fixing the in-flight issues before the capsule can safely return.

Starliner's current mission marks its first test flight with a crew aboard, emphasizing the importance of resolving these issues for NASA and Boeing's future missions.

(With inputs from agencies.)