Boeing's first Starliner astronaut mission has been extended through June 18, 2024, due to five small helium leaks. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who are participating in the mission, discussed the spacecraft during a Q&A with representatives of the National Space Council. Sunita Williams emphasized that the Starliner was made by astronauts for astronauts. NASA and Boeing have confirmed the delay in the crewed return, initially scheduled earlier.
NASA, Boeing push back Starliner's crewed return to June 18 https://t.co/NDw6s6Xm6H https://t.co/FzzqrRDAeo
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Boeing said its Starliner spacecraft is experiencing five "small" helium leaks as the crew's mission aboard the ISS was extended to June 18. https://t.co/2Zqp21K9Gt
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Live: @BoeingSpace #Starliner Crew Flight Test Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams participate in a Q&A with representatives of the National Space Council. https://t.co/HyuFu7DhzW
Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut mission extended through June 18 https://t.co/NJfSlPUVbP https://t.co/G3UzI3g08s