Jackie Wattles
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Recent Articles
NASA Astronauts Safe on ISS as Boeing Starliner Undergoes Thruster Tests
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain safe on the International Space Station after Boeing Starliner's malfunctioning thrusters prevented a successful docking. The spacecraft, which encountered helium leaks during approach, will stay at the ISS indefinitely while NASA and Boeing assess its thruster system. 
NASA Selects SpaceX to Develop and Deliver US Deorbit Vehicle for International Space Station
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024NASA has chosen SpaceX to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station, worth up to $843 million. This spacecraft will ensure safe deorbiting of the station after its operational life in 2030, preventing risks to populated areas. The decision follows NASA's evaluation of various options for preserving or reusing the ISS, ultimately finding disassembly or raising its orbit with a large spacecraft infeasible. 
Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024A coolant leak in astronaut Tracy Dyson's spacesuit forced the cancellation of U.S. spacewalk 90 on June 24, 2024, putting a halt to her and Mike Barratt's plan to repair a faulty electronics box outside the International Space Station. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Extended Stay for Astronauts Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Failures
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on its inaugural crewed flight to the International Space Station, has encountered unexpected helium leaks and thruster failures. These issues have forced an extension of their mission duration to at least 20 days, with a return date set for June 26. NASA and Boeing are working to assess and address these challenges before attempting a safe return journey. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Unplanned Issues Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS
Broke On: Wednesday, 14 June 2023Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, encountered unexpected issues during its maiden crewed flight. The spacecraft suffered from helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, but the astronauts are safe on board. Engineers are working to resolve these issues before the astronauts return home on June 26. Despite setbacks, Boeing frames the mission as a learning opportunity and plans to eliminate both helium system performance and thruster issues before Starliner flies again. Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Unplanned Issues Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS
Broke On: Wednesday, 14 June 2023Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, encountered unexpected issues during its maiden crewed flight. The spacecraft suffered from helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, but the astronauts are safe on board. Engineers are working to resolve these issues before the astronauts return home on June 26. Despite setbacks, Boeing frames the mission as a learning opportunity and plans to eliminate both helium system performance and thruster issues before Starliner flies again. 
NASA Delays Starliner's Return to Earth: Technical Issues with Thrusters and Helium Leaks Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024NASA delays Starliner's return to Earth due to technical issues, pushing back the departure date from June 18 to no earlier than June 25. Engineers will investigate helium leaks and analyze data from a malfunctioning thruster during the extended stay at the International Space Station. The spacecraft is set to depart on June 25 and land on June 26, with a backup landing date scheduled for July 2. 
Boeing's Starliner Launch Delayed: Computer System Issue Pushes NASA Test Flight into Next Week
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program and set to send astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, experienced a launch delay on June 1, 2024. The issue was due to one computer system taking longer than expected to come online for clamp release and launch sequence. NASA announced a possible next week launch, with potential dates being Wednesday or Thursday for further assessment. Previous setbacks included a malfunctioning valve in May and past software bugs causing trajectory issues and cabin electrical tape. Historic Space Launch Scrubbed: Atlas V Rockets and NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Await New Date
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024NASA's historic Starliner spacecraft launch, set to be the final major milestone before routine operations under the Commercial Crew Program, was delayed due to a valve issue in the Atlas 5 rocket. Boeing's Starliner, carried by United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket, aims to mark a new chapter in American space exploration with astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita Williams onboard. Despite the delay, NASA remains optimistic about a potential relaunch. Historic Space Launch Scrubbed: Atlas V Rockets and NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Await New Date
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024NASA's historic Starliner spacecraft launch, set to be the final major milestone before routine operations under the Commercial Crew Program, was delayed due to a valve issue in the Atlas 5 rocket. Boeing's Starliner, carried by United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket, aims to mark a new chapter in American space exploration with astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita Williams onboard. Despite the delay, NASA remains optimistic about a potential relaunch.
