Boeing Starliner Mission Overview

Two astronauts, Sunny Williams and Butch Wilmore, have been in space since last June due to issues with the Boeing Starliner test flight, which was part of NASA's commercial crew program. A helium leak and thruster problems were found, making the Starliner too risky for their return. NASA and Boeing sent the vehicle back to Earth without the astronauts, who then joined the space station crew. They are now expected to return home with the SpaceX Crew 10 mission, scheduled to launch on March 12th, after a week-long handover period.

How long were the astronauts initially supposed to stay on the International Space Station?

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 1 month

• 8 to 10 days

What was the purpose of the Boeing Starliner test flight?

• To conduct scientific experiments

• To repair the ISS

• To test a new crewed spacecraft

• To deliver supplies to the ISS

What issues were discovered on the Starliner after the astronauts arrived?

• Helium leak and thruster problems

• Structural damage and overheating

• Fuel leak and communication problems

• Navigation errors and power failure

Why was the Starliner sent back to Earth without the astronauts?

• It completed its mission

• It ran out of fuel

• It was too risky for the return flight

• It was needed for another mission

What did Williams and Wilmore do after the Starliner was sent back?

• Returned to Earth immediately

• Conducted spacewalks

• Joined the official space station crew

• Transferred to another spacecraft

When is NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission scheduled to launch?

• April 5th

• June 15th

• May 20th

• March 12th

What is the expected duration of the handover period before the astronauts return to Earth?

• One day

• Two weeks

• Three days

• One week