NASA and Boeing Proceed with Starliner Launch Despite Thruster Leak
TL;DR
NASA and Boeing have scheduled June 1 for the first crewed launch of the Starliner CST-100 despite a helium leak in a thruster. The leak, caused by a seal in a flange, is considered isolated, and officials are confident in managing it. A new de-orbit procedure has been developed to address potential thruster failures. The mission's readiness will be reviewed before the launch date.
- NASA, Boeing opt to fly leaky thruster as-is for first crewed Starliner CST-100 mission The Register
- Boeing won't fix leaky Starliner before flying first crew to ISS Phys.org
- NASA Astronauts to Wait Another Week for Boeing Starliner Launch The New York Times
- NASA says Boeing's Starliner crew capsule safe to fly "as is" with small helium leak CBS News
- NASA finds more issues with Boeing's Starliner, but crew launch set for June 1 Ars Technica
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