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As of now, Boeing faces a crossroads. The spacecraft must complete a successful crewed flight test before the first legitimate mission happens. To complicate matters, the lingering question remains: can Starliner even perform a safe return to Earth after its thruster issues? Even with these operational hurdles, Boeing continues to project confidence, emphasizing that while issues persist, the spacecraft is fundamentally safe. However, this sentiment does little to mask the growing frustration over their competency in managing the project.