The Starliner spacecraft experienced a critical failure when four thrusters malfunctioned during its approach to the International Space Station, forcing NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to take manual control. Despite being close to the station, they faced the dilemma of whether to proceed or return to Earth, as the mission's flight rules dictated that they should turn back due to the thruster failure. In a recent press conference, they addressed the aftermath of the mission, sidestepping politically charged questions about the administration's involvement in their return.