NASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated during a press conference that the decision to rely on SpaceX instead of Boeing was made after serious safety concerns regarding Boeing's Starliner. The astronauts had been stranded on the ISS since June, and after extensive deliberation, it was deemed necessary to prioritize the safe return of Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
NASA officials confirmed that after internal discussions, the option to trust SpaceX for the astronauts' return was critical due to failures in Boeing's Starliner thrusters and leaking helium systems. This turning point emphasizes the shift in reliance from Boeing to SpaceX, raising significant questions about Boeing's future in space missions.
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