NASA Astronauts Reflect on Nine-Month Space Mission, Express Commitment to Boeing's Starliner
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams discuss their extended stay aboard the ISS and their readiness to fly on Starliner again after resolving issues.
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Summary
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams recently held a press conference reflecting on their nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, well beyond their intended ten-day stay, due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Wilmore took responsibility for some of the errors, stating he could have asked more questions. Despite the challenges, both astronauts expressed their willingness to fly on Starliner again, aiming to rectify the encountered issues. They shared personal experiences of reuniting with loved ones and maintaining faith during their extended mission, which included a focus on research and experiments in zero gravity.
Perspectives
NASA astronauts butch Wilmore and Suni Williams expressed their willingness to fly on Boeing's Starliner again, indicating confidence in the improvements being made to resolve previous issues.
Both astronauts accepted partial responsibility for the issues encountered during their extended mission, emphasizing a collective ownership of the challenges faced.
NASA and Boeing are committed to rectifying the problems with Starliner and planning further tests to ensure crew certification, as they prepare for future missions.
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