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Oops, they did it again...

Boeing Starliner launch: Mission called off minutes before liftoff | CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/01/science/nasa-space-launch-boeing-starliner-scn/index.html

Boeing called off its Starliner launch attempt that was aiming to carry veteran NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station.

Boeing Starliner launch: Mission called off minutes before liftoff | CNN

Boeing calls off historic mission carrying two astronauts minutes before liftoff

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jqubed

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While evaluating the helium issue during the lead-up to launch day, engineers also spotted a “design vulnerability” in the propulsion system — essentially identifying a remote scenario in which certain thrusters might fail as the vehicle leaves Earth’s orbit, without a backup method of getting home safely.

I hadn’t seen this tidbit; that’s kind of horrifying for a Boeing vehicle!

Bernie_Sandals

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They're saying they're going to try again tomorrow at 12:00. At least it wasn't the rocket or capsule itself, they're saying it was the ground based towers countdown computer system.

jqubed

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They’ve updated the article, launching no earlier than Wednesday now.

NASA announced late Saturday that it will not attempt to launch the Starliner on Sunday. The next available opportunity to lift off is Wednesday at 10:52 a.m. ET., however the agency indicated mission teams have not yet determined whether they will attempt to launch the spacecraft then. There is another backup launch window on June 6.