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Who are Nasa pioneers flying on Boeing's Starliner? Set to return with SpaceX
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on August 25, 2024
Two experienced Nasa astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, launched on Boeing's Starliner for a test flight from Florida. Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, their stay at the ISS was extended due to Starliner's propulsion issues. They will return on a SpaceX vehicle early next year due to safety concerns.
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