NASA's decision to use a SpaceX Crew Dragon for the safe return of Boeing Starliner astronauts highlights safety concerns over Starliner's thrusters and post-launch delays.
Despite Boeing's insistence on safety, NASA determined Starliner's thrusters could not be cleared for the return trip, resulting in a delayed return for astronauts stuck on ISS.
The Crew-9 mission, now altered, will see two of its original astronauts replaced by the starliner duo, causing adjustments in current astronaut assignments and space provisions.
NASA's unanimous decision to transport the stranded Starliner astronauts in a SpaceX Crew Dragon underscores the competitive and safety-focused nature of commercial space transport.
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