Yes, it’s true. Boeing and NASA have decided to move ahead with the planned launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) despite a detected helium leak in one of the vehicle’s propulsion system thrusters. The decision follows a careful assessment of safety and risk factors.
The leak was detected during pre-launch processing of the spacecraft at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Despite this setback, officials at both Boeing and NASA have assessed the situation and deem it safe to proceed with the launch.
The helium system is part of the abort system of the spacecraft; it is designed to thrust the capsule away from the rocket in the event of a launch failure. The current leak is small and isn’t posing a risk to the mission’s safety, thus they have decided to go on with the planned launch.
Still, it’s important to note that the teams will continue to monitor the situation to make any necessary adjustments and to ensure the safety of the crew.
Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak
Yes, it’s true. Boeing and NASA have decided to move ahead with the planned launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) despite a detected helium leak in one of the vehicle’s propulsion system thrusters. The decision follows a careful assessment of safety and risk factors.
The leak was detected during pre-launch processing of the spacecraft at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Despite this setback, officials at both Boeing and NASA have assessed the situation and deem it safe to proceed with the launch.
The helium system is part of the abort system of the spacecraft; it is designed to thrust the capsule away from the rocket in the event of a launch failure. The current leak is small and isn’t posing a risk to the mission’s safety, thus they have decided to go on with the planned launch.
Still, it’s important to note that the teams will continue to monitor the situation to make any necessary adjustments and to ensure the safety of the crew.
