Mars Ventures & Space Missions: The Latest in SpaceX and Boeing Starliner

Recent developments in space missions highlight SpaceX's plans to launch uncrewed Starships to Mars within two years, aiming for crewed flights in four years. Additionally, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft faced helium issues, affecting both NASA and SpaceX missions, culminating in an uncrewed landing in New Mexico.

Recent developments in space missions have garnered significant attention. SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk announced plans to launch the first uncrewed Starships to Mars within two years, aiming to test reliability ahead of potential crewed flights in four years.

Meanwhile, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft faced challenges with helium leaks, causing delays for NASA astronauts on the International Space Station and a postponed SpaceX mission. The uncrewed Starliner eventually landed in a New Mexico desert, concluding a three-month test mission that encountered various technical issues.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were among those affected, as Boeing's Starliner autonomously returned to Earth using maneuvering thrusters considered too risky for crewed flights. These events underscore both the progress and hurdles in current space exploration efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)