NASA says Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule can fly safely “as is” with a small helium leak

After nearly three weeks of extensive testing and data analysis, NASA executives said Friday they have confidence in Boeing frequently delayed Starliner crew capsule can launch safely “as is” on June 1, saying a small helium leak in the ship’s propulsion system does not pose a flight safety concern. Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial … Read more

Boeing and NASA say the Starliner astronaut launch will go ahead despite spacecraft helium leak

In this National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awards ceremony, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is illuminated by spotlights on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41, before the NASA Boeing crew. Flight test on May 4, 2024 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. … Read more

The first Boeing Starliner astronaut launch was postponed again due to a helium leak, this time without a new flight date

a cone-shaped spacecraft inside a tall facility with an open door to the right, showing trees and swamp down below

The first astronaut mission aboard the Boeing Starliner is grounded indefinitely. Starliner will not launch as planned on Saturday (May 25), which was the latest launch date after several delays in recent weeks. NASA officials communicated the delay late Tuesday (May 21) and did not yet provide a specific cause. But the team has been … Read more

Historic crewed Starliner launch attempt postponed again as teams continue to assess helium leak | CNN

Joe Raedle/Getty Images Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket May 7 after its scheduled Crew Flight Test launch was scrapped. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — The target date for the long-awaited inaugural … Read more

Persistent helium leak causes additional delays for Boeing’s ill-fated Starliner spacecraft

The Boeing launch already delayed Starliner spacecraft At least four more days will be lost, from next Tuesday to May 25, due to ongoing work to resolve concerns about a small helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system, officials said Friday. Mission Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams are now targeting a launch … Read more

The Leak Reveals an ETF Perfect Storm Could Head Towards Bitcoin After $6 Trillion Fed Inflation Sparked a Crypto Price Surge

Update from 5/16 below. This post was originally published on May 15 Bitcoin Bitcoin has suddenly shot higher after the latest US inflation data showed that price pressures have resumed their downward trend (with some speculating that a “massive” earthquake in China could be looming). Subscribe now Forbes’ CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor and “discover blockchain … Read more