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Williams added that the ability to switch between manual and automatic modes was particularly useful during the issues they experienced with the Starliner. “There’s no other spacecraft out there that can do that,” she said. “It’s really neat to be able to switch back and forth.”
The astronauts also emphasized the importance of teamwork in overcoming the challenges they faced during their extended stay in space. “It really is a team effort,” Wilmore said. “It’s not just the two of us up there. It’s everybody on the ground, working together to make sure that we’re safe and that we’re able to accomplish our mission.”
Despite the setbacks and challenges they encountered, both Williams and Wilmore expressed a strong desire to return to space and continue their work on the International Space Station. “I would go back in a heartbeat,” Williams said. “It’s an incredible experience, and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to live and work in space.”
Wilmore echoed her sentiments, saying, “I absolutely would go back. It’s an amazing place to be, and the work we’re doing up there is so important. I can’t wait to get back up there and continue our mission.”
Their resilience and dedication to their mission have earned Williams and Wilmore the admiration of their colleagues at NASA and beyond. Despite the challenges they faced, they remained focused on their goals and worked together to overcome obstacles, demonstrating the true spirit of exploration and discovery that drives the space program forward.
As they continue to work with Boeing and NASA to address the issues with the Starliner, Williams and Wilmore are eager to return to space and continue their mission of pushing the boundaries of human exploration. Their dedication and commitment to their work serve as an inspiration to all who dream of reaching for the stars.
Ich meine, ich habe ein paar Mal scherzhaft gesagt, bevor wir gestartet sind, dass ich buchstäblich einen Fassrolle über die Spitze der Raumstation machen könnte… Wenn wir ein paar sehr wichtige Hauptprobleme mit den Triebwerken und dem Heliumsystem lösen können, ist Starliner bereit zu starten.
Diese Geschichte wurde ursprünglich auf Fortune.com veröffentlicht.