Boeing’s Starliner capsule, plagued by helium leaks, will remain docked at the International Space Station (ISS) for an additional four days, NASA announced on Tuesday. This extension aims to give more time for thorough testing and to assist with ISS activities. The capsule, part of a critical test flight, will return to Earth with a … Read more
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is finally set to embark on its highly-anticipated first crewed mission, aiming to prove its capabilities to NASA. The spacecraft is scheduled for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday afternoon, carrying NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams. Technical Issues and Delays The launch of Starliner has … Read more
The long-awaited piloted test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has been postponed to at least June 1, 2024, as engineers work to resolve a persistent helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system. Helium Leak Leads to Delay The delay, announced by NASA on Wednesday, marks yet another setback for the Starliner program, which has faced … Read more
After facing significant delays and budget overruns, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set to embark on its inaugural piloted flight to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission, marking a critical milestone for Boeing, aims to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Overcoming Technical Challenges Boeing’s Starliner project encountered numerous technical hurdles, necessitating extensive … Read more