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Astronauts Would Fly Boeing Starliner Again Despite Issues

Associated PressMarch 31, 20251 min1,339 views
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Astronauts' Willingness to Fly Starliner Again

  • πŸš€ Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stated they would fly on Boeing Starliner again if given the opportunity.
  • πŸ’‘ They believe that the issues encountered will be rectified and fixed, with both Boeing and NASA fully committed.

Starliner's Capabilities and Issues

  • 🎯 The spacecraft is described as highly capable with features other spacecraft lack.
  • ⚠️ Acknowledged issues need to be addressed, and work is actively underway to resolve them.
  • πŸ›°οΈ The astronauts expressed that being part of the Starliner program's success is an honor.

Commander's Responsibility and Program Ownership

  • πŸ‘¨β€βœˆοΈ Wilmore took personal responsibility as commander, regretting not asking certain questions that might have changed outcomes.
  • 🀝 He emphasized that responsibility lies throughout the program, including with Boeing, NASA, and everyone up and down the chain.
  • βœ… The astronauts believe in collective ownership of the program's successes and challenges.
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