In this image from video, astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore give a news conference Wednesday aboard the International Space Station. The two astronauts, who should have been back on Earth weeks ago, said Wednesday they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite breakdowns. The test pilots launched aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule early last month, the first people to ride in it. Helium leaks and thruster failures almost derailed their arrival at the International Space Station. In their first news conference from orbit, they said they expect to return once thruster testing is complete. NASA and Boeing are trying to duplicate the thruster problems on a new unit at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
In this image from video, astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore give a news conference Wednesday aboard the International Space Station. The two astronauts, who should have been back on Earth weeks ago, said Wednesday they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite breakdowns. The test pilots launched aboard Boeing’s new Starliner capsule early last month, the first people to ride in it. Helium leaks and thruster failures almost derailed their arrival at the International Space Station. In their first news conference from orbit, they said they expect to return once thruster testing is complete. NASA and Boeing are trying to duplicate the thruster problems on a new unit at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
