Nasa Indefinitely Postpones Launch Of Boeing's Starliner Crewed Capsule


NASA announced late Tuesday that it was no longer aiming for a Saturday launch opportunity of a pair of astronauts
Mercury News 12:53 pm on May 23, 2024


The text describes delays in the Starliner spacecraft launch due to technical issues and reassessment of potential risks, pushing back expected timelines. It also compares Boeing's progress with SpaceX under NASA's Commercial Crew Program and mentions upcoming ISS missions.

  • Starliner launch delays due to valve issue
  • Assessment of helium leak risks
  • Spacecraft's service module inspection potentially returning to Boeing facilities
  • First crew rotation missions rescheduled for late summer and beyond, with a total of six contracted flights through 2030
  • SpaceX maintains its Crew-7 mission on ISS, while awaiting Starliner's delayed arrival

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/22/launch-date-taken-off-table-for-boeings-starliner/

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