NASA Classifies Boeing's Starliner Test Flight as 'Class A' Accident

NASA released an investigation report on February 19 regarding Boeing's Starliner crewed test flight mission, according to Jin10. The report identified the incident, which left astronauts stranded on the International Space Station due to spacecraft malfunction, as a 'Class A' accident, the highest severity level. NASA stated that the Starliner lost maneuverability while approaching the space station, resulting in economic losses. According to NASA's accident classification, a 'Class A' accident includes scenarios such as fatalities or permanent total disabilities, mission failures causing direct property damage of $2 million or more, destruction of crewed spacecraft, or uncontrolled spacecraft in unexpected situations.