Boeing Starliner Finally Coming Back With Major Problem, NASA Confirmed! No Dragon Rescue!

NASA recently revealed the current state of Boeing   Starliner are the batteries at risk  of running out will it ever return to Earth hey I'm Lucas welcome to the SpaceX  Community let's get started hello everyone   welcome back today we're diving into some  exciting updates about Boeing Starliner one   of our community members recently asked about the  spacecraft's current status including its return   schedule ual the condition of its thrusters  whether its batteries still have power Etc I   think these are crucial questions and I'm  glad that someone brought them up finally   NASA has provided detailed answers and we'll  cover everything in this episode so as you all   know Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is undergoing  an extended Mission at the International Space   Station I a significant development for its first  ever astronaut Mission initially planned to last   just over a week Starliner stay in orbit is now  anticipated to continue well beyond its original   45-day Mission limit according to recent NASA  Updates this comes amidst ongoing analyses and   testing prompted by technical issues encountered  shortly before and during its docking at the ISS   Starliner launched on June 5th 2024 marking a  pivotal moment for Boeing and NASA this Mission   known as the crew flight test C f is Starliner  first Mann Mission following two prior uncrewed   flights it carries NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore  and Sunni Williams both seasoned test pilots with   extensive experience in evaluating new spacecraft  systems the capsule successfully docked with the   ISS on June 6th despite initial challenges that  necessitated a brief delay and reattempt these   difficulties were primarily associated with  the reaction control system RCs rusters where   several malfunction during the docking process  furthermore helium leaks were detected within   the capsule adding to the complications faced by  the crew and Ground Control teams by the way let   me just introduce our today's 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ground testing is a crucial step to  understand the Thruster anomalies and ensure the   reliability of Starliner for future missions Dan  Neer Boeing's lead engineer for Thruster testing   emphasized the importance of these evaluations he  stated we really want to understand the Thruster   and how we use it in Flight we will learn a lot  from these Thruster firings that will be valuable   for the remainder of the crew flight test and  future missions while the Thruster testing   continues Wilmore and Williams have been actively  supporting the ISS crew with various tasks they   have been involved in organizing stowage and  conducting maintenance activities such as   disassembling an empty nanorx cubat deployer and  preparing for future nanorx missions this work   is crucial for the ongoing operations at the ISS  and provides valuable insights into the day-to-day   challenges astronauts face during Extended  space missions in parallel teams at NASA's   Mission Control Center in Houston and Boeing's  Mission Control Center at Kennedy Space Center   have been conducting extensive system checks on  Starliner these checks include repressurizing   the propellant manifolds and updating Mission  data loads mdls mdls are critical files that   enable the spacecraft's computer to understand  current inertial and relative navigation States   earth rotation and thermal conditioning on  thrusters used during Starliner return Chloe   Maring the Starliner flight director highlighted  the spacecraft's preparedness for the extended   Mission we updated some products on board to  support the continued docked duration through the   month of July and through the higher positive beta  periods we are approaching she said Starliner is   healthy and no anomalies were written against the  spacecraft now let's address The crucial question   what's the status of the Starliner batteries it's  been over a month are the batteries still holding   up or are they dead let's discuss one of the  significant factors enabling the mission extension   is the performance of Starliner batteries  initially NASA had set a 45-day limit for the   mission constrained by the crew module batteries  however recent assessments have shown that the   batteries are performing well allowing for a  potential doubling of the mission duration Steve   Stitch manager of NASA's commercial crew program  explained that the batteries are being recharged   by the station and their performance has not  degraded this development opens the possibility   of Starliner remaining docked for up to 90 days  or even more providing ample time for thorough   testing and analyses Stitch pointed out that  Starliner is ultimately rated to stay in orbit   for as long as 210 days once operational missions  commence however as this is only Starliner third   mission in space and its first with astronauts  on board NASA had initially been cautious about   the battery performance in orbit the current  Mission has provided valuable data confirming the   battery's reliability and setting a precedent for  future missions next what have the crews been up   to during this period well during their Extended  Stay Wilmore and Williams have been invaluable in   assisting the ISS crew with various tasks Wilmore  for instance worked on the moon microscope project   a demonstration that allows flight surgeons on  Earth to diagnose illnesses using microscopic   samples from space this technology could prove  essential for diagnosing medical conditions on   future missions to the moon and Mars Williams  on the other hand conducted routine orbital   plumbing and audited us stowage items in the zarya  module their work highlights the diverse range of   activities astronauts undertake while on the I  SS from scientific research to maintaining the   station's operational efficiency Canadian  space agency astronaut Josh Krick who will   fly on Starliner one following the current  Mission has also been involved in the mission   as a capsule Communicator Capcom Krick worked  closely with Wilmore and Williams during the   system checks ensuring that the transfer of mdls  was successful and that all software updates were   in a good configuration as of July 9th Starline  ER remains docked at the ISS with its mission   extended indefinitely while testing and analyses  continue the spacecraft is in good condition with   its batteries performing well and no significant  anomalies reported NASA and Boeing are focused on   understanding the root causes of the Thruster  issues and ensuring that any necessary design   changes are implemented for future missions  this extended Mission provides an invaluable   opportunity to gather data and Starliner systems  setting the stage for its future role in NASA's   ISS operations the upcoming tests at Whit Sands  will be pivotal in determining the thrusters   reliability and performance the findings from  these tests will inform the design and operational   strategies for future missions including potential  six-month ISS rotation missions starting as early   as 2025 so let's wind up by thanking fume for  sponsoring this episode and hope we can witness a   safe return of the Boeing Starliner capsule thanks  for watching today's episode don't forget to   subscribe and give us a thumbs up if you enjoyed  it stay tuned for another great video tomorrow

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Length: 10min 19sec (619 seconds)

Published: Wed Jul 10 2024