NASA's upcoming decision regarding Wilmore and Williams marks a pivotal moment in human spaceflight safety, influenced by recent thruster failures on the Starliner spacecraft.
After five out of 28 thrusters on the Starliner failed during its mission, extensive reviews and data modeling were conducted to ensure astronaut safety before deciding on their return.
The astronauts will be informed of their potential return date, either on the Starliner in early September or the Crew Dragon in February, this weekend.
NASA's Program Control Board will assess findings and recommendations concerning the thruster issue before a final decision is made by senior managers.
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