Despite confidence in Starliner's safe return, NASA opted for an empty mission due to concerns about technical issues, marking a troubled first crewed mission.
NASA and Boeing faced numerous technical challenges with Starliner, including thruster problems and helium leaks, causing mission delays and leading to decision for an empty return.
The return operation involves a 'breakout burn' that consists of 12 small thrusts to move Starliner away from the ISS, differing from typical ISS return maneuvers.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]