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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) without its crew of US astronauts on Friday, ending rows of technical failures detected on the capsule after its launch in June.
Footage shows the spacecraft undocking from the station, firing its thrusters and floating into space.
According to NASA, the capsule has undocked from the ISS at 6 pm (ET) and is set to travel for six hours before landing at the White Sands Space Harbour landing zone in the New Mexico desert.
During the Starliner’s launch on June 5, Boeing discovered multiple technical problems, including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks impacting the spacecraft's propulsion system.
Last month, NASA announced that the spacecraft would return without a crew on board, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded in space until February.
In a precautionary move, NASA expedited the undocking process to minimise potential complications. Meanwhile, Wilmore and Williams will extend their mission—initially planned for eight days—until the arrival of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, with plans to integrate into the Expedition 71/72 crew.
Boeing's Starliner undocks from ISS without its crew amid technical failure rows
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) without its crew of US astronauts on Friday, ending rows of technical failures detected on the capsule after its launch in June.
Footage shows the spacecraft undocking from the station, firing its thrusters and floating into space.
According to NASA, the capsule has undocked from the ISS at 6 pm (ET) and is set to travel for six hours before landing at the White Sands Space Harbour landing zone in the New Mexico desert.
During the Starliner’s launch on June 5, Boeing discovered multiple technical problems, including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks impacting the spacecraft's propulsion system.
Last month, NASA announced that the spacecraft would return without a crew on board, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded in space until February.
In a precautionary move, NASA expedited the undocking process to minimise potential complications. Meanwhile, Wilmore and Williams will extend their mission—initially planned for eight days—until the arrival of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, with plans to integrate into the Expedition 71/72 crew.
Mandatory credit: NASA TV
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) without its crew of US astronauts on Friday, ending rows of technical failures detected on the capsule after its launch in June.
Footage shows the spacecraft undocking from the station, firing its thrusters and floating into space.
According to NASA, the capsule has undocked from the ISS at 6 pm (ET) and is set to travel for six hours before landing at the White Sands Space Harbour landing zone in the New Mexico desert.
During the Starliner’s launch on June 5, Boeing discovered multiple technical problems, including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks impacting the spacecraft's propulsion system.
Last month, NASA announced that the spacecraft would return without a crew on board, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded in space until February.
In a precautionary move, NASA expedited the undocking process to minimise potential complications. Meanwhile, Wilmore and Williams will extend their mission—initially planned for eight days—until the arrival of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, with plans to integrate into the Expedition 71/72 crew.