New Boeing spacecraft returns to Earth, fears of late development 5:11 on December 23
A new unmanned U.S. manned spacecraft launched from space and returned to Earth on March 22 for testing. In this test, the engine did not work well, and the docking with the International Space Station could not be completed, which could delay development.
The manned spacecraft `` Star Liner '' under development by aircraft major Boeing was launched unmanned for the International Space Station for testing on the 20th, but after being separated from the rocket, the engine did not work well, Could not get into the planned orbit.
For this reason, NASA and Boeing decided to stop docking with the International Space Station and return to Earth, and the spacecraft landed on a military training ground in the desert area of New Mexico on the morning of 22nd local time .
NASA and Boeing will analyze the spacecraft data in detail to find out why the engine did not work well and to check if there were any abnormalities in the astronaut's life support equipment or operating equipment. You.
The test was expected to take a step closer to the commercialization of a US manned spacecraft to replace the Space Shuttle, which retired eight years ago.
The Boeing initially wanted to launch a manned flight by April next year if the test was successful, but this time the docking with the International Space Station could not be completed, which could delay development. Is.