– Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft had technical issues after launching into orbit bound for the International Space Station
– NASA officials initially downplayed the problems but have been studying them for weeks
– The more pressing concern is the failure of multiple thrusters essential for steering Starliner during departure from the space station
– Testing has been done on a thruster on a test stand and in orbit to check performance
– NASA has not made a final decision on whether the astronauts will return on Starliner or Crew Dragon
– Sources suggest it is more likely than not the crew will return on Dragon
– NASA is evaluating all options for a safe return of the astronauts from the ISS