NASA Grapples with 'Disagreement' on Boeing Starliner Safety

NASA officials have recently acknowledged internal “disagreement” regarding the reliability of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to safely return two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Ars Technica reports that in an unprecedented move, NASA has publicly discussed the ongoing debate within the agency about the safety of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The primary concern revolves around the reliability of the vehicle’s 28 reaction control system thrusters, which are crucial for precise maneuvering and pointing of the spacecraft. The thrusters, provided by Aerojet Rocketdyne, have come under scrutiny after five of them...