Two Astronauts Stuck in Space Waiting to Hear Back from NASA
On June 5, the new ship was built by Boeing, Starlinerwas launched into space. On board were experienced astronauts. Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams They reached their destination without incident: International Space Station (International Space Station). After the failed docking attempt, the second one succeeded. This success was the beginning of the problems. While the return was scheduled to take place eight days after takeoff, it was postponed indefinitely…
Some would say the dangers of the job. After arriving at the International Space Station, the astronauts noticed that helium leak And a thruster malfunction. It may have been damaged during the docking maneuver. In the event of a malfunction, NASA Investigations were conducted for several weeks. In early August, the dreaded diagnosis was made: The ship is unable to leave..
Two American astronauts stuck on the International Space Station risk staying there for a long time
logo from side Boeing :Don't panic. During their press conference announcing the bad news. Ken Bowersox Choose to play the hour: “We have some time before we bring Starliner home and we want to use it wisely.” The manager even opened the door for his competitor. SpaceX It is run by Elon Musk, who recently interviewed Donald Trump, to find a solution.
However, whether the astronauts repair their spacecraft or someone else comes to take them, they don't do it. He will never set foot on the ground again. In the coming days. NASA claims that Forced stay in weightlessness It can continue at least another eight monthsAccording to Joe AkabaThis change is not a problem: They are [les astronautes] He knew this mission might not be ideal.
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams are patient.
In a recent video, the main cast appeared to be smiling, far from worried about the situation. Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, 61 and 58 respectively, did not attend the premiere of their film. Space mission. Although they had never experienced this type of unfortunate incident before, They have accumulated more than 500 days in space between them..
While waiting to find a way to bring them back to earthNASA announced sending a Supply vehicleThis is expected to arrive at the International Space Station on Saturday, and should allow the team to continue their journey in the best possible conditions. disaster scenario Reminds us of the one in the movie. attractiveness With Sandra Bullock. We hope this story Two American astronauts And it ends like this…
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