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🇺🇸SPACEX OR BOEING? NASA'S HIGH-STAKES DECISION NASA faces a critical choice: return astronauts on Boeing’s Starliner, despite unresolved thruster issues, or switch to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Boeing's Starliner, currently docked at the ISS with 5 of 28 thrusters failing, raising severe safety questions. NASA and Boeing have not identified the root cause, leaving the risk of further malfunctions during reentry. Returning Starliner empty could signal a lack of confidence in Boeing, potentially leading to their exit from NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Alternatively, using SpaceX Crew Dragon might draw criticism for overreacting, as NASA has downplayed the risk publicly for over 59 days. The decision could significantly impact Boeing's $1.5 billion investment in the program and NASA's future partnerships. Honestly, why is this even a question? Putting astronauts’ lives at even the slightest additional risk is just stupid. Source: NBC News