In a recent press conference after returning from a record-breaking 286-day mission at the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams expressed accountability for challenges faced during their flight that extended far beyond their initial plans. Wilmore admitted, 'I could have asked some questions' which he believes could have changed the outcome of the mission. Both astronauts expressed a strong desire to fly on Boeing's Starliner again, hopeful for its capabilities and determined to rectify past issues that arose during the test flight, ultimately prioritizing the mission’s success and safety.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams partly blame themselves for the issues experienced during their extended mission and express confidence to fly on Boeing's Starliner again.
We all are responsible. We all own this,” said Wilmore, emphasizing accountability for the challenges faced during the mission.
Williams highlighted that Starliner has a lot of capabilities and emphasizes her hope for its success in the future as essential.
‘We’re going to rectify all the issues that we encountered,’ Wilmore said, expressing optimism about addressing the shortcomings of their mission.
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