Boeing's Starliner capsule is returning home without its crew

Starliner Capsule Returns Home in Crucial Test for Boeing #

The Starliner capsule is set to return home after a mission to the International Space Station. Due to safety concerns, the capsule will not carry astronauts on its return trip. The reentry process will be a significant milestone, as the vehicle faces the intense pressure and friction of Earth’s atmosphere. To slow down, the capsule will rely on a redesigned set of parachutes. The exact timing of the descent is subject to change.