Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut mission return delayed to June 22

[Admin]

The return of Boeings 1st crewed Starliner mission has been delayed to June 22.

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[FireNWater]

NASA marketing department is going to need to sit down soon after all of their spinning. . .

 

[LemmyCaution]

The NASA spokesperson's statement regarding the six month ISS stay capabilities of the Boeing Starliner is one of the best examples of pretending to actually say something I've ever come across.

 

[Unclear Engineer]

This is sounding more and more like there is some real concern about the reliability of the thrusters to get the crew back safely. Especially the hot fire test of "7 of the 8 aft thrusters".

 

[Coconutwater]

Five different leaks in the propulsion system. NASA refuses to comment on the possibility of a rescue mission.

'The extra time allows the team to finalize departure planning and operations while the spacecraft remains cleared for crew emergency return scenarios within the flight rules,' NASA and Boeing said in a statement.

Pray for the best.

 

[DSyno]

I think I speak for everyone when I say: What the ...?

 

[DanaBspaced]

It would certainly be nice to have working thrusters for reentry, and a hatch that closes properly.

 

[Rob77]

When I first heard of the mishaps of Starliner after lift-off (before docking) I bet Dragon is getting ready for a taxi fair.
And I still stand by that statement!