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Boeing’s 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule

NASA and Boeing aim to launch the first crew test flight of the Starliner spacecraft by June 1, after resolving a helium leak and a design issue in the ship's propulsion system.
Boeing's Vice President Mark Nappi confirmed confidence in managing the leak, ensuring it poses no safety risks for the mission.
The upcoming crewed launch on June 1, with NASA astronauts on board, is a crucial step in certifying the Starliner for regular trips to the International Space Station.

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Sunita Williams' Piloted Starliner's Debut Crew Launch To Space Pushed To June

US space agency NASA on Thursday announced that the first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, piloted by Indian-origin Sunita Williams to the International Space Station (ISS), is now being targeted for June 1. Mission managers from NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) continue to evaluate a path forward toward launching the Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station (ISS), the space agency said in a s…

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule

Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June. Officials for the company and NASA said Friday that weeks of review show that the capsule

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Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after review of small leak

Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June

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Boeing Starliner historic crewed launch delayed again indefinitely

After reporting a helium leak in the spacecraft, NASA has taken the next target date for the highly anticipated launch off the table — without immediately naming a new one.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June. Officials for the company and NASA said Friday that weeks of review show that the capsule can safely fly with two test pilots, despite a small propulsion system leak. The helium leak was discovered following the first launch attempt on May 6 that was scuttled by an unrelated rocket problem. Boeing’s Starlin…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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