Boeings Problem Plagued Starliner Spacecraft Comes Back To Earth Tonight

## Boeing’s problem-plagued Starliner spacecraft comes back to Earth tonight **By [Journalist’s name]** **Starliner is scheduled to land in New Mexico tonight after a six-month stay at the International Space Station.** The spacecraft was originally scheduled to launch in 2019 but was delayed by a series of technical problems. It was successfully launched on May 20, 2022, but experienced a major engine problem shortly after liftoff. The spacecraft was able to recover and dock with the space station, but the engine problem forced NASA to delay the Starliner’s return to Earth. **Starliner’s successful return to Earth will be a major milestone for Boeing and NASA.** The spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts to and from the space station, and its successful return will pave the way for future crewed missions. Starliner’s return will also be a major boost for NASA, which has been relying on Russian spacecraft to transport astronauts to and from the space station since the space shuttle was retired in 2011. **Boeing has been working around the clock to fix the Starliner’s engine problem.** The company has replaced the spacecraft’s propulsion system and conducted extensive testing to ensure that the spacecraft is safe to return to Earth. NASA has also been working with Boeing to develop new procedures for the Starliner’s return, including a backup plan in case the spacecraft experiences another engine problem. **The Starliner’s return to Earth is a major step forward for human spaceflight.** The spacecraft is a key part of NASA’s plan to return humans to the Moon and eventually Mars. The successful return of the Starliner will give NASA the confidence to move forward with these ambitious plans. **Here is a timeline of the Starliner’s mission:** * May 20, 2022: Starliner launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida. * May 21, 2022: Starliner experiences a major engine problem shortly after liftoff. * May 25, 2022: Starliner successfully docks with the International Space Station. * August 8, 2022: Starliner is scheduled to return to Earth.