NASA and Boeing (NYSE:BA) have rescheduled the return of the Starliner spacecraft and its first astronaut crew to Earth for June 18.
What Happened: The Starliner was initially set to undock on Friday after launching two NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams from Florida on June 5. This mission is essential for certifying Starliner for regular flights. NASA officials in Houston are considering various factors like component fixes, weather, and ISS scheduling, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
As of Tuesday, mission officials are aiming for a June 18 undocking, with the spacecraft expected to land roughly six hours later at White Sands Missile Range in ...