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'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

NASA has reclassified Boeing's Starliner Crew Flight Test as a Type A mishap, signaling the event's severity.
The designation places Starliner’s incident in the same seriousness category as historic spaceflight mishaps.
NASA officials cited thruster failures and loss of control as central issues during the CFT mission.
NASA will continue pursuing redundant crew transport options alongside SpaceX as it reassesses Starliner.
The investigation’s findings were released as NASA continues independent reviews and briefings to Congress.
Starliner’s crewed flight to the ISS was initially conducted in 2024 with unplanned thruster issues and was followed by uncrewed return maneuvers.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stressed that decisions at the time could have altered the mission’s outcome if different choices had been made.
Starliner's uncrewed return and propulsion issues prompted reflections on the ISS program's long-term future.
Spaceflight officials noted ongoing thruster issues must be resolved before Starliner carries crew again.
A NASA-led review process continues as part of the broader Commercial Crew Program to ensure safer future flights.

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