NASA's choice to rely on SpaceX's Dragon capsule over Boeing's Starliner emphasizes serious safety concerns, extending the astronauts' stay on the space station to eight months.
The decision reflects an agonizing choice by NASA officials, weighing the astronauts’ safety against the agency’s reputation, while recalling previous tragedies.
Boeing's Starliner, despite its claims of safety, faced significant technical issues, leading NASA to prioritize the astronauts' wellbeing in their spacecraft choice.
Recalling historical disasters, NASA's leaders noted their traditional focus on safety, which played a pivotal role in this recent decision.
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