Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to carry two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), has once again seen its launch delayed, this time by at least 24 hours. The postponement comes after a series of setbacks, including a faulty pressure valve and other engineering issues. Boeing has been eager to gain a foothold in the lucrative space business, but has faced competition from SpaceX, which has successfully used its Crew Dragon capsule to send astronauts to the ISS.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is set to make history as she prepares for her third space mission on Saturday. Williams, along with NASA astronaut Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, will pilot Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, marking the first crewed flight for the spacecraft under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The mission aims to test the spacecraft’s systems and its ability to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS). If successful, Starliner will become an additional vehicle for NASA’s crewed missions to the ISS. Williams, a former record holder for most spacewalks by a woman, will become the first to board the spacecraft alongside Wilmore. The debut crew launch flight is scheduled to lift off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center around 10 pm Indian Standard Time. The spacecraft is expected to reach the ISS on Sunday, where the astronauts will conduct a series of tests and remain for nearly a week before returning to Earth on June 10th.
NASA and Boeing have finalized preparations for the inaugural crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for Saturday. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will pilot the Starliner, have arrived at the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for quarantine until flight day, having previously experienced a launch delay in early May due to technical issues with the rocket and spacecraft. Weather conditions appear favorable for the launch window on Saturday, with a backup launch opportunity available on Sunday and additional windows on Wednesday and Thursday if necessary.
NASA has announced another delay in the first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch, which was initially scheduled for May 20th, has now been pushed back to June 1st, 2023. This is the third delay for the mission, which was originally set to take astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS for a week-long visit.
Boeing’s highly anticipated Starliner astronaut launch has been postponed for a week to May 17 due to a faulty rocket valve that needs replacing. The mission, which was scheduled to send Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) for a week-long stay, has faced years of delays and comes at a challenging time for Boeing.
Boeing’s first astronaut launch, slated to carry Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station, has been postponed due to a valve problem on the Atlas V rocket. The issue, involving an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the rocket’s upper stage, halted the countdown just two hours before the planned liftoff. NASA and United Launch Alliance engineers are evaluating the valve’s condition and will decide whether to replace it or proceed with the launch as early as Tuesday night. This delay underscores the challenges faced by Boeing as it works to certify Starliner as a commercial crew vehicle capable of transporting astronauts to the ISS.
NASA engineers have called off Monday’s launch of the Starliner spacecraft due to a technical issue with an oxygen relief valve on Centaur, the second stage of the Atlas V rocket. The decision to scrub the launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida came just two hours before the scheduled liftoff time of 10:34 p.m. ET. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had already been strapped into their seats inside the Starliner spacecraft at the time of the decision. The scrub is a big disappointment for the crew and launch team, but once the issue has been resolved, a new date for liftoff should be able to be arranged without too much delay.
Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are gearing up for the first crewed launch of the new Boeing Starliner capsule. The launch is scheduled for 10:34 p.m. ET (here’s how to watch) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The weather forecast is favorable for the launch, with a 95% chance of favorable conditions. Wilmore and Williams have been suiting up in the new Starliner suits specially designed for this mission. The suits are lighter and more flexible than previous spacesuits, with zippers at the joints and an attached helmet and visor. They are also equipped with an integrated visor that provides a wide field of view. The astronauts have expressed their approval of the new suits, saying they are comfortable and easy to move in.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have arrived at the Starliner spacecraft that will carry them to the International Space Station (ISS) in the first-ever crewed flight for the capsule. The Boeing-made Starliner will launch atop a ULA Atlas V rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET. The mission marks a significant milestone in the development of the Starliner spacecraft, which has faced delays and technical challenges in the past. Wilmore and Williams will spend about a week aboard the ISS, testing the Starliner’s systems and conducting scientific research.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have entered quarantine in preparation for the upcoming launch of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. The launch, targeted for May 6th, marks a significant milestone in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will see Wilmore and Williams become the first humans to fly on Starliner.
