Summary
- Nasa is considering using SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to return two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) if Boeing’s Starliner is deemed unsafe.
- Issues with Starliner’s propulsion system have raised concerns about its ability to safely return the astronauts to Earth as planned.
- Disagreements within Nasa about the risks of a Starliner return versus using Crew Dragon.
- Starliner development setbacks and testing data are influencing decisions on how to bring back the astronauts.
