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New photos of stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts raise concerns about their health: report
New Photos of Stranded Boeing Starliner Astronauts Raise Concerns About Their Health: Report
Astronauts Aboard Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Appear Frail and Listless in Newly Released Photos
Newly released photos of the three astronauts stranded aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft have raised concerns about their health, according to a report by The New York Times. The photos, which were taken by a camera on the spacecraft, show the astronauts looking frail and listless. One astronaut is seen with a bandage on his head, and another is seen with a tube in his arm.
NASA Officials Express Concern Over Astronauts' Health
NASA officials have expressed concern over the astronauts' health, and are working with Boeing to determine what caused their condition. The astronauts are currently scheduled to return to Earth on Friday, but NASA may delay their return if they are not healthy enough to travel.
The Starliner spacecraft was launched on a test flight to the International Space Station on December 20, 2019. The spacecraft experienced a number of technical problems during its journey, and was unable to dock with the space station. The astronauts have been stranded aboard the spacecraft ever since.
The photos of the astronauts have raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's spacecraft. NASA is investigating the problems that occurred during the Starliner's test flight, and is working to ensure that the spacecraft is safe for future missions.
What Caused the Astronauts' Health Problems?
The cause of the astronauts' health problems is not yet known. NASA is investigating a number of possible causes, including:
- Radiation exposure
- Lack of food and water
- Stress
- Medical problems
NASA is also working with Boeing to determine what caused the technical problems that occurred during the Starliner's test flight. The problems included:
- A software glitch that prevented the spacecraft from docking with the space station
- A propulsion system failure that caused the spacecraft to lose power
- A communications system failure that prevented the astronauts from communicating with ground control
NASA is investigating all of these problems, and is working to ensure that the Starliner spacecraft is safe for future missions.
What is the Future of the Starliner Program?
The future of the Starliner program is uncertain. NASA has suspended all Starliner missions until the problems that occurred during the test flight have been resolved. NASA is also working with Boeing to determine what caused the astronauts' health problems.
Once NASA has completed its investigation, it will decide whether or not to continue with the Starliner program. If NASA does decide to continue with the program, it is likely that the spacecraft will be redesigned to address the problems that occurred during the test flight.
The Starliner program is an important part of NASA's plans to return humans to the Moon and Mars. NASA is working to ensure that the Starliner spacecraft is safe for future missions, and is committed to the success of the program.