Space News: Boeing's Starliner Spaceship Returns To Earth Without Astronauts | ABP News
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View In AppNASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were taken to space by the Boeing Starliner spacecraft in early June. However, due to technical issues, they were unable to return to Earth as planned. Recently, the spacecraft has returned to Earth without a crew. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth in February next year. The Starliner spacecraft separated from the International Space Station (ISS) on the night of September 6th and landed back on Earth in the early hours of September 7th. Scientists worldwide were closely watching this mission. The spacecraft landed in White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico. According to reports, the Starliner spacecraft detached from the ISS at 3:30 AM IST and landed in the desert of New Mexico at 9:32 AM IST. Sunita and Butch had initially gone to space on June 5th for what was intended to be an 8-day mission. However, due to technical difficulties, their return was delayed. The spacecraft has now returned without the crew, and Sunita and Butch will remain at the ISS. They are expected to return to Earth via a SpaceX flight in February.