A computer rendering of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spaceship jettisoning its service module before returning to Earth.This allowed the space capsule to turn its heat shield toward Earth's atmosphere, absorb and deflect the heat of reentry, and safely return to the planet.
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft jettisons the heat shield before it lands in White Sands, New Mexico, on December 22, 2019.A computer rendering of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spaceship using parachutes and airbags to land in the desert.The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is seen after it landed in White Sands, New Mexico, on December 22, 2019.Ground crews made of Boeing, NASA, and US Army personnel had trained for months for this moment and were ready to recover the ship.
And because the ship landed right where it was supposed to, the recovery team reached the Starliner in minutes.Aubrey Gemignani/NASA
Boeing IS a disaster & JimBridenstine is a shill for them. $6,000,000,000 taxpayer funding & can’t synchronize clocks
Boeing CEO was fired after the failed launch.
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