NASA has announced that the return of the stranded astronauts aboard the Starliner spacecraft has been delayed until late March. Originally scheduled for February, the next astronaut crew’s launch to the International Space Station has been pushed back in order to allow for additional testing and preparation.
The decision to delay the mission comes after an initial attempt to launch the Starliner spacecraft to the ISS in December was aborted due to a technical issue. NASA and Boeing, the company responsible for building the spacecraft, have been working to address the issue and ensure the safety of the astronauts on board.
The delay is a necessary precaution to ensure that all systems are functioning properly before attempting to launch the next crew to the ISS. NASA has stated that the safety of the astronauts is their top priority, and they will not launch until they are confident that the spacecraft is ready.
With the new launch date set for late March, the astronauts aboard the Starliner will have to wait a little longer before they can return to Earth. Despite the delay, both NASA and Boeing are committed to ensuring a successful mission and the safe return of the astronauts.
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