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28/6/2024 14H55 – UPDATED 28/6/2024 14H55
The POT He said on Friday that the capsule Starliner of Boeing is not “stranded” in the International Space Station (ISS), that the two astronauts on the mission are safe and that there are no new problems on the ship.
The Commercial Crew Program Manager of the POT, Steve Stitchsaid in a virtual press conference that there is no rush to bring back astronauts Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita ‘Suni’ Williamswhile they continue working to resolve the technical problems to return to Earth.
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Stich, who did not mention any return date for now, said that the Starliner I didn’t have any new problems and the ship “it is in good condition.”
The Boeing company’s first manned space mission was due to return on June 14, but has been delayed due to helium leaks.
The NASA and Boeing They remained silent in the last week about the return of the capsulewhich had been postponed until last Tuesday, sparking speculation and conspiracy theories.
Both indicated this Friday that they were going to make the information about the Starliner.
“What we hope to do today is perhaps clear up some information that has been out there and any misunderstandings about the flight and our status. Starliner and our way forward”said Stitch.
Participants at the press conference said that everyone should understand that they are still in the middle of a test mission.
On the other hand, participants noted that they have not received any communication from Russia about that country’s satellite that disintegrated on Wednesday and forced the ISS astronauts to take temporary shelter in the three capsules, including the Starliner.
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