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Along with achievements, SpaceX's endeavors also highlight challenges faced by other companies in the space sector, particularly Boeing. Astronauts returning from a mission aboard the Starliner had a difficult experience that stretched well beyond their planned duration, resulting in a lengthy 10-month confinement on the International Space Station due to complications in returning.
The account shared by Eric Berger illustrates the precarious situation astronauts found themselves in, with potential loss of control and communication that could have had dire consequences. Such challenges emphasize the risks inherent in space travel, especially when reliant on traditional spacecraft designs.