NASA and Boeing have decided to postpone the launch of Orbital Flight Test-2 to the International Space Station as teams continue work on the CST-100 Starliner propulsion system.
NASA, Boeing Delay Launch of Orbital Test Flight-2
Key Takeaways:
- NASA and Boeing have postponed the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) launch of the CST-100 Starliner due to issues with its propulsion system, specifically several valves that failed to open as designed.
- The Starliner spacecraft will be returned to Boeing's facility for deeper troubleshooting and analysis of the remaining closed valves.
- OFT-2 is an uncrewed test mission essential for certifying Boeing's Starliner system to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
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