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silverdolphin6/21/2024 8:06:43 pm PDT

NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data

It had already been delayed once. Now it is some indefinite time in July. The problem (as least the ones we are told of): “five separate leaks in the helium system that pressurizes Starliner’s propulsion system and the failure of five of the vehicle’s 28 reaction-control system thrusters as Starliner approached the station.”

They say it can come home in case of an emergency. I suspect they are really worried about the ability of the capsule to safely undock and maneuver away from the station.

If Boeing screws this up, …