NASA chooses SpaceX for astronaut return missions as Boeing’s Starliner completes unmanned flight
NASA has finalized arrangements with SpaceX to transport astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), following the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which completed its final mission without a crew aboard. The development marks a fundamental shift in NASA's crew transportation strategy, highlighting SpaceX's growing role in U.S. space missions. The uncrewed Starliner spacecraft successfully docked with and then departed the ISS, demonstrating its in-orbit capabilities. Despite meeting several mission goals, NASA is turning to SpaceX for the immediate future of crewed spaceflight. The move underscores the agency’s adaptive approach to partnering with commercial aerospace companies to…
