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With billions of dollars invested and reputations hanging in the balance, Boeing and NASA have no choice but to weigh the options carefully, either continuing to throw good money against the wall or walking away, potentially jeopardizing critical contracts for future missions.
Concluding Thoughts: A Lesson in Space Exploration
The journey of the Boeing Starliner offers several broader lessons. It highlights the complexities of modern space exploration, the interplay of corporate culture and engineering excellence, and the absolute necessity for safety and reliability in missions that involve human lives.