Boeing’s Starliner docks with the International Space Station’s Harmony module during an uncrewed flight test in 2022. [Courtesy: NASA]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing's Starliner first crewed mission faces repeated delays in returning astronauts from the International Space Station, now scheduled for sometime in July.
Despite multiple helium leaks and thruster issues causing the postponements, Boeing insists the test flight is "going well" and that the delays are a normal part of the program, not a failure.
The company strongly rejects media portrayals of the astronauts as "stranded," stating the Starliner is performing well and could return if necessary.
Boeing insists its first crewed mission of the Starliner capsule is “going well” despite another delay in the return of its astronauts from the International Space Station.
In a statement on Wednesday, the company said the delay is part of the program and not a failure.
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Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
