Post by Odysseus on Jun 6, 2024 8:33:33 GMT
After a successful launch that was a decade in the making, Boeing’s Starliner mission is navigating new issues en route to the International Space Station, according to NASA.
The space agency said late Wednesday in a post on X that two additional helium leaks had been detected on the vehicle. One helium leak had been discovered prior to launch and deemed acceptable.
“Teams have identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft. One of these was previously discussed before flight along with a management plan,” NASA shared in the post. “The other two are new since the spacecraft arrived on orbit. Two of the affected helium valves have been closed and the spacecraft remains stable.” ...
The space agency said late Wednesday in a post on X that two additional helium leaks had been detected on the vehicle. One helium leak had been discovered prior to launch and deemed acceptable.
“Teams have identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft. One of these was previously discussed before flight along with a management plan,” NASA shared in the post. “The other two are new since the spacecraft arrived on orbit. Two of the affected helium valves have been closed and the spacecraft remains stable.” ...