Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is facing significant issues ahead of its scheduled crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 1. NASA has identified a helium leak in the Starliner, which, if fixed, could delay the mission for months. Despite these problems, Boeing has not yet resolved the leak, raising safety and quality concerns among employees. The delay has already impacted astronaut Sunita Williams' planned flight, which will no longer launch in May. Boeing appears to be using some duct tape and crossing their fingers, according to reports.
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🚩$BA is scheduled to screw up in SPACE on June 1st. @NASA finds issues with @Boeing's Starliner -- A🧵
🚩 HEY @FAANews, $BA is scheduled to screw up in SPACE on June 1st. @NASA finds issues with @Boeing's Starliner - Fixing the helium leak would delay Starliner crew test flight for months. @NASA must address the issue before giving a green light. $BA is a NATIONAL DISASTER.…
Boeing won't fix leaky Starliner before flying first crew to ISS 🚀🇺🇸 Basically, using some duct tape and crossing their fingers… https://t.co/FvUsqSEv1B