NASA and Boeing Proceed with Starliner Launch Despite Helium Leak
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NASA and Boeing plan to launch the first crew test flight of the Starliner spacecraft on June 1, despite recent issues including a helium leak and a propulsion system design vulnerability. Engineers have determined that these problems do not pose unacceptable risks for the mission. The Starliner program has faced multiple delays due to various technical issues, but officials are confident in the spacecraft's readiness for the upcoming launch.
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- NASA says Boeing's Starliner crew capsule safe to fly "as is" with small helium leak CBS News
- Boeing (BA), NASA Prepare to Fly CST-100 Starliner on June 1 Bloomberg
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