Big Warning! Boeing Starliner to Crash Into ISS, NASA Can't Control Starliner Propulsion...

the situation surrounding Starliner has escalated to a point where its departure from the ISS is causing significant concern while it's clear the spacecraft will eventually have to leave the manner of its return remains uncertain and fraught with risks in the worst case scenario starlander could lose control during undocking and potentially collide with the ISS a scenario that while alarming has been raised by several experts due to the persistent and unresolved issues plaguing the spacecraft in today's episode of great SpaceX we'll explore this troubling possibility in Greater detail according to the most recent updates from NASA the agency is expected to finalize its decision on Star liner's return strategy either this week or next as we previously discussed there are two primary options a crude return on September 2nd or an uncrewed return on September 6th starliners extended state of over 70 days on the ISS has already led to a series of complications the most notable being the delay of the crew 9 Mission this delay has caused a significant disruption to the Isis schedule something that has never happened before Starliner arrival the spacecraft's impact on the mission timeline is a stark reminder of the challenges it has brought to the Isis operations however the most concerning issue at hand is the potential for an even more disastrous scenario experts have warned that Starliner with its ongoing problems particularly those related to its reaction control system could face severe difficulties during undocking if this as well as other issues are not adequately addressed there is a very real risk that Starliner could lose control and crash into the ISS this would not only jeopardize the safety of the station but also potentially endanger the lives of the crew aboard such a catastrophic event would have far-reaching consequences for both Boeing and NASA and could severely impact future space missions this concern was highlighted by renowned Harvard astronomer Jonathan McDow who stated if you are undocking from the ISS and you lose more than a certain number of your thrusters there's a chance that you might be stuck drifting or even crash into the space station as we know when starer was approaching the ISS 2 months ago five of its 28th thrusters experienced issues four of those thrusters were eventually recovered but one was completely damaged leaving Starliner unable to operate with a full set of thrusters Engineers have spent weeks testing to determine the root cause of the issue one possible explanation is that the Thruster is overheated leading to fuel supply problems given the current situation it's uncertain whether the four previously recovered thrusters might malfunction again during the return or if additional thrusters could fail despite positive test results many NASA Engineers remain concerned that the thrusters might not perform reliably during during re-entry issues could arise as soon as Starliner attempts to fire its thrusters to leave the station as Jonathan mcdal noted even a few engine failures could lead to a loss of control Boeing is also in the process of updating the spacecraft's autonomous undocking software the previous version was deemed inadequate for assisting Starliner in safely detaching from the ISS further increasing the risks associated with the spacecraft return NASA is now facing the consequences of its decisions more than ever after years of development and significant financial investment NASA and Boeing launched the Starliner despite numerous issues giving it multiple chances yet instead of fulfilling its Mission Starliner is now not only unable to return safely but also poses a Potential Threat to everything around it if a serious problem occurs it would be unforgivable there are astronauts living and working aboard the space station and any Collision direct or indirect could jeopardize their safety with no immediate solution to protect them even if lives are spared the astronauts would still live with the constant fear of critical damage to the ISS Hardware which might cause the station to lose orbit and potentially collide with another space system this would be the worst possible fate for a system that has been operational for nearly three decades playing a vital role in humanity space exploration efforts it's tragic to think that a disaster could stem from a system designed by NASA to support ISS operations the irony I sincerely hope that this disaster does not happen I trust that NASA and Boeing will at least ensure the spacecraft leaves the station safely before considering whether it can bring astronauts back if safety cannot be guaranteed perhaps the best course of action is to undock Starliner and allow it to drift into space with the Starliner astronauts returning safely on Dragon next year but I want to reassure you that while these scenarios are possible the likelihood of them happening is very low however this doesn't mean we should be complacent we need to be prepared for all potential outcomes in the coming days we will learn how Starliner will undock from the ISS and what will unfold during its return Journey above all I hope that the safety of the astronauts will be prioritized please send them your best wishes in the comments and don't forget to like share the video and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on spacex's ongoing developments looking ahead regardless of how this Mission concludes I believe NASA should consider cancelling this costly and ineffective project a decision that arguably should have been made long ago surprisingly NASA seems intent on certifying Starliner even if it fails to bring astronauts back this is perplexing as allowing such a spacecraft to continue flying would pose a risk to the crew and create further issues for the ISS even for fulfilling the requirement of six missions in NASA's commercial crew program seems doubtful given star liner's current state if you agree that NASA should terminate this project please respond with cancel it in the comments also related to the ISS we have some positive news as the space station recently received a crucial resupply as you may know due to the delay of Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams have been marooned on the ISS for much longer than initially planned while this extension has allowed them to take on additional tasks it also meant they've been relying on the station's backup supplies the ISS typically maintains a 4month contingency of essential items like food oxygen and other critical resources which Williams and Wilmore have been using this situation created an urgent need for fresh supplies fortunately on August 17th an uncrewed Russian cargo ship successfully docked at the ISS delivering tons of new equipment food and other vital supplies the automated progress 89 spacecraft linked up with the ISS at 1:53 a.m. eastern daylight savings time at the station's Russian built zvezda service module NASA reporter Rob Navas confirmed the event saying contact confirmed docking confirmed progress has reached the International Space Station Russia's space agency Ros Cosmos launched progress 89 to the ISS to top a soou rocket on Wednesday from the biker cosmodrome in Kazakhstan the supplies aboard progress 89 include 2,648 lb or 1,21 kg of food gear and other essential items 294 lb or 949 kg of propellant 926 lb or 420 kg of water and 110 lb or 50 kilos of nitrogen this cargo will remain docked at the ISS for 6 months before being loaded with trash and un needed items which will then be disposed of by burning up in Earth's atmosphere according to NASA officials with this vital resupply along with the previous delivery from the signis ng21 mission ISS operations should continue smoothly especially as astronauts work to address the issues surrounding Starliner upcoming undocking as for SpaceX they are scheduled to conduct two more cargo missions this year CRS 31 around mid October and CRS 32 in December continuing their critical role in supporting ISS operations now let's shift our Focus to recent updates regarding significant discoveries on Mars a new analysis of the planet's interior suggests that much of the liquid water on Mars still exists within the pores of rockets located 10 to 20 km beneath the surface by using seismic activity to explore Mars's interior geophysicists have uncovered evidence of a substantial underground reservoir of liquid water enough to fill oceans on the planet's surface data from NASA's Insight Lander has provided scientists with the ability to estimate that this underground water could potentially cover the entire planet to a depth of 1 to 2 km or roughly a mile however the new discovery also presents significant challenges the water is located in tiny cracks and pores within the Martian crust between 11.5 and 20 km or 7 to 13 miles beneath the surface drilling to such depths would be a formidable task even on Earth to explore this further scientists used a mathematical model of rock physics similar to models employed on Earth to map underground aquafers and oil fields this finding pinpoints another promising area to search for Life on Mars assuming the reservoir can be accessed for now it contributes to answering critical questions about the planet's geological history V Sean Wright a former post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley and now an assistant professor at UC San Diego's scripts institution of oceanography emphasized the importance of this discovery stating understanding the Martian water cycle is critical for understanding the evolution of the climate surface and interior a useful starting point is to identify where water is and how much is there more than anything water will be a vital resource for establishing Life on Mars this discovery is an encouraging sign for those actively working towards reaching the red planet particularly SpaceX and Elon Musk their starship project aimed at colonizing Mars is making significant progress with this crucial resource identified it brings us one step closer to confidently declaring hey Mars we are coming well folks that's about it for today's episode thank you so much for tuning in and as always this has been Kevin from great SpaceX until next time keep looking up