After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
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Crewless Boeing Starliner returning to Earth
The Boeing Starliner departed the International Space Station Friday evening for its return journey to Earth, but without its crew of two. Concerns over the Starliner's helium leaks and engine issues will keep the two astronauts at the space station until February 2025, when they will get a ride home aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann reports.
Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
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2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
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NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing's Starliner
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NASA to wait on bringing astronauts home
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NASA to set return plans for Starliner crew
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NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
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NASA on Boeing Starliner crew in space
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NASA debates options to return Starliner crew
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NASA readies backup plan if Starliner crew landing ruled out
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NASA having internal disagreements over Starliner
American astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to spend eight days in space, but NASA now says they could be at the International Space Station for eight months because of questions over whether the Boeing Starliner is capable of flying them home. Mark Strassmann has more.
Boeing Starliner crew is still in space
The Boeing Starliner capsule crew remains at the International Space Station as NASA navigates issues with the spacecraft and considers alternatives to bring the astronauts home. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Falcon 9 boosts Cygnus space station cargo ship into orbit
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SpaceX returns to flight with rapid-fire tripleheader
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Boeing's Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers major malfunction during Starlink launch
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Astronauts waiting to return aboard Starliner
The two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft say they're confident it can return them to Earth. Leaks and thruster failures marred the launch, and further technical issues have kept the crew in space longer than scheduled. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with a timeline for when they could come back to the ground.
Starliner crew confident spacecraft will bring them safely back to Earth
In their first news conference from the International Space Station, the Starliner astronauts said they were enjoying their extended time in orbit.
Astronauts stuck on ISS amid Boeing issues
Three weeks after they were supposed to return to Earth, the NASA astronauts who took the first crewed flight on Boeing's Starliner's capsule say they are confident the spacecraft will take them back safely from the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA holds off on Starliner's return to Earth
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
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