Strange Noise Detected on Boeing Starliner by NASA Astronaut

US astronaut Barry Wilmore recently contacted NASA ground crew to report a bizarre repetitive knocking sound emanating from the Boeing Starliner craft. The unusual interaction was captured by a member of a NASA Space Flight forum and shared on various media platforms. The recording reveals Wilmore’s request for assistance in identifying the origin of the noise, which he believed to be emanating from a speaker inside the Starliner. The Earthside crew member described the sound as reminiscent of a sonar ping, adding to the mystery surrounding the strange occurrence.

A Potentially Mundane Explanation

Despite the eerie nature of the sound, there is speculation that it may have a simple and unexciting explanation. One Reddit user likened the noise to a specific type of feedback loop, suggesting that the source of the disturbance could be mundane in nature. Interestingly, neither Wilmore nor the NASA ground team member appeared overly alarmed by the noise, indicating that they may be familiar with similar occurrences. The comparison to the unsettling Ganado theme from Resident Evil 4 adds a touch of humor to the situation, highlighting the eerie resemblance of the sound to popular culture references.

Future Plans for Boeing’s Starliner

Boeing’s Starliner craft is currently scheduled to undock on September 6th for an automated and uncrewed return to Earth. This departure will leave behind Wilmore and his fellow astronaut Sunita Williams, who were originally intended to be the passengers on the return journey. The delay in their return to Earth means that Wilmore and Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station until early next year, awaiting their next opportunity to return home.

The discovery of a strange knocking sound on the Boeing Starliner serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of space travel and the mysterious occurrences that can accompany it. While the origin of the noise remains unconfirmed, the nonchalant response from both Wilmore and the NASA ground crew suggests that such anomalies are not uncommon in the realm of space exploration. As the investigation into the source of the sound continues, the crew members aboard the ISS prepare for the next chapter in their journey through the cosmos.