NASA and Boeing set a new date for returning the Starliner spacecraft to Earth.

On June 14, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that Boeing's Starliner spacecraft would leave the International Space Station (ISS) and return to Earth on June 22.

Earlier this week, NASA announced that it expects to bring the Starliner spacecraft and its crew back to Earth on June 18, later than originally planned due to analysts examining potential issues that could affect the journey.

In a joint statement on June 14, NASA and Boeing said the decision to further postpone the launch to June 22 would allow the Starliner spacecraft more time to prepare for leaving the ISS and returning to Earth, while still being able to respond and implement measures to ensure the safety of the crew in case of an emergency.

On June 5th, Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft carried two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, to the ISS. Initially, the spacecraft and crew were scheduled to depart the ISS and return to Earth on June 14th.

When scheduling Starliner's return to Earth, NASA officials in Houston had to consider various factors, including repairing faulty parts on the spacecraft, weather conditions, and activities on the ISS such as spacewalks by astronauts.

The first crewed journey of the CST-200 Starliner to the ISS was a significant milestone for Boeing, as it was considered a crucial test before NASA would certify the Starliner for scheduled flights. This launch occurred at a time when Boeing was striving to gain a larger share of NASA's lucrative business.

According to Phan An/VNA

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