The return to Earth of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely pending the results of new thruster tests and continued analysis of helium leaks that emerged during the ship’s rendezvous with the International Space Station, NASA said Friday. But agency officials insisted that Starliner commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams are not … Read more
A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket fired and launched safely on Wednesday Boeing‘has been long postponed Starliner crew ferry into space for its first piloted test flight. But flight controllers had to intervene late in the day to fix additional, unexpected helium leaks in the ship’s propulsion system. The Starliner was launched with a … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. After multiple delays, the long-awaited inaugural crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner is ready for liftoff on Saturday – and the new spacecraft will carry a duo of experienced astronauts. Boeing’s Crew Flight Test mission is … Read more