Boeing's Starliner plans to launch in June despite technical problems.
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Boeing is planning to launch its Starliner capsule with astronauts on board at the start of June. This comes after the company had to address some problems with the capsule, including a small helium leak.
Engineers believe they have found the cause of the leak and are confident it can be managed during the flight. Despite the issue, NASA officials maintain that the capsule is safe to fly with astronauts on board.
This will be Starliner's third test flight, with the first two flights in 2019 and 2022 being unmanned. Boeing had to repeat the first unmanned flight due to software and other issues.
If the initial launch had gone ahead as planned, the leak would have been detected in orbit, but officials stress the astronauts would have been safe. Helium is used to pressurize the capsule's fuel lines for maneuvering.
This test flight is crucial for Boeing as their Starliner capsule is significantly behind schedule in transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. SpaceX has been launching crews since 2020, and NASA aims to utilize both companies for backup purposes.
Questions
When is Boeing planning to launch the Starliner capsule with astronauts?
Boeing is planning to launch the Starliner capsule at the start of June.
What problem did Boeing have to address with the Starliner capsule?
Boeing had to address a small helium leak with the Starliner capsule.
How many test flights has the Starliner had before this one?
The Starliner has had two test flights before this one, in 2019 and 2022.
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