NASA has confirmed that the undocking of the uncrewed Boeing Starliner capsule will not take place before Sept. 6. This decision comes after a thorough review by the space agency.
Last week, NASA announced that the two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station (ISS) in the Starliner back in June will return to Earth in a SpaceX vehicle early next year.
Due to propulsion system issues, the Starliner was deemed too risky for a crewed return after encountering several glitches within the first 24 hours of its flight to the ISS.
The journey back to Earth for the Starliner is expected to last approximately six hours, from undocking to landing at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, according to a blog post from NASA.
Ground teams will oversee the spacecraft remotely as it goes through the necessary maneuvers for a safe undocking, re-entry, and parachute-assisted landing in the southwestern United States.
NASA also noted that the Starliner has previously completed a successful uncrewed entry and landing during two orbital flight tests.
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