US EditionBoeing’s Starliner Capsule Docks At International Space Station In Major Milestone
- Boeing and SpaceX were hired by NASA to transport astronauts to the space station following the retirement of the space shuttles.
- The Starliner capsule experienced multiple helium leaks during its orbit, with an initial leak prior to launch.
- Despite the leaks, Boeing and NASA remained confident in managing the propulsion system and planned a multi-day stay at the space station before landing in the western U.S.
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Boeing's Starliner manned spacecraft has now docked at the International Space Station ISS. But the trip there was not trouble-free. Four helium leaks occurred and five of the craft's 28 thrusters broke down. The astronauts managed to restart four of the guide rockets, allowing them to proceed -- but docking was delayed. According to Boeing's...
Thruster glitches and helium leaks can't stop Boeing's Starliner astronaut test flight — but why are they happening?
Boeing's Starliner Crew Flight Test faced down thruster glitches and helium leaks to reach the International Space Station on June 6. Why all the glitches and is NASA worried?
Even the start took several attempts. Now even the docking manoeuvre at the ISS did not work right away. The two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's “Starliner” spaceship are struggling with technical defects.
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