After spending 93 days in orbit, the Boeing Starliner is set to undock from the ISS and return to Earth, leaving its crew behind.
Although the Starliner faced various technical difficulties during its mission, including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks, it represents a crucial step towards Boeing's planned crew transport services.
NASA and Boeing engineers attempted to troubleshoot the Starliner's issues over several weeks, leading to the decision for the spacecraft to return to Earth without its crew.
SpaceX currently remains the only American astronaut transportation provider, while Boeing's Starliner aims to join the ranks, pending resolution of existing technical challenges.
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