Starliner Astronauts Return

The astronauts mentioned in the article that returned with Crew-9 are:

• John Doe, Jane Smith, and Alex Johnson

• Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong

• Chris Hadfield, Peggy Whitson, and Yuri Gagarin

• Sally Ride, Alan Shepard, and John Glenn

The spacecraft used by Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth was:

• Soyuz

• Space Shuttle

• Dragon

• Orion

Which company manufactured the spacecraft that Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams used for their return journey?

• SpaceX

• Boeing

• Lockheed Martin

• Northrop Grumman

The Starliner astronauts landed with SpaceX Crew-9 on which date?

• March 3, 2023

• April 15, 2023

• May 27, 2023

• June 10, 2023

What happened with the Boeing Starliner?

• It successfully completed its mission.

• It faced multiple delays and technical issues.

• It was canceled before launch.

• It was converted into a different project.

What was the duration of Hague and Gorbunov's routine science expedition to the space station?

• Six months

• Three months

• One year

• Nine months

Who were the two NASA astronauts selected for the first crewed flight test of Boeing's Starliner?

• Wilmore and Williams

• Smith and Johnson

• Anderson and Clark

• Taylor and Brown

Why did NASA decide to keep Williams and Wilmore in orbit for a few extra months?

• To keep the space station fully staffed.

• To conduct additional experiments.

• Due to a delay in the return vehicle.

• To train for longer missions.

What was the reason for the Starliner not being able to transport its crew back to Earth?

• Helium leaks and propulsion issues.

• Navigation system failure.

• Communication blackout.

• Fuel shortage.

What did Wilmore and Williams insist about their extended stay at the station?

• That the extended stay is simply part of the job.

• That they were forced to stay longer than planned.

• That they volunteered for the extended stay.

• That the extended stay was due to unforeseen circumstances.