Critical tests will be conducted and approved this weekend Boeing’s Starliner capsule can it be transported safely two-man crew The rover returned to Earth despite problems that arose early in the mission, officials said Thursday. Unexpected helium leaks and broken maneuvering thrusters were discovered Ship’s rendezvous point The flight to the International Space Station in… Read More »
After a successful launch a decade in the making, Boeing’s Starliner mission is trying to solve new problems on its way to the International Space Station, according to NASA. Two additional helium leaks were detected in the vehicle, the space agency said in a post on X late Wednesday. A helium leak was discovered prior… Read More »
The first Boeing Starliner astronauts returned to the launch site. NASA Crew Flight Test (CFT) astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, May 28, ahead of the expected Boeing Starliner liftoff on Saturday, June 1. NASA will conduct a delta flight readiness review later today (May… Read More »
After nearly three weeks of extensive testing and data analysis, NASA managers said Friday they are confident in Boeing’s technology. frequently delayed Starliner crew capsule He said a small helium leak in the ship’s propulsion system did not pose a flight safety concern and said it could be launched safely “as is” on June 1.… Read More »
Boeing’s launch Starliner spacecraft already delayed The capsule has been shifted for at least four more days, from next Tuesday to May 25, due to ongoing work to address concerns about a small helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system, officials said Friday. Mission commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams aim to launch… Read More »
The launch of the United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket carrying Boeing’s ill-fated Starliner capsule has been delayed an additional four days, from Friday to next Tuesday, to give engineers time to make sure a small helium leak in the crew ship’s propulsion system has been fixed. officials said Tuesday. Liftoff from pad 41 at… Read More »