NASA and Boeing have decided to prolong the delay of the Starliner Crew Flight Test launch while they persist in their examination of a helium leak concern.

 

NASA and Boeing have extended the postponement of the Starliner Crew Flight Test launch as they continue to investigate a helium leak issue. Originally scheduled for a targeted launch on Saturday, May 25, at 3:09 p.m. EDT (1909 UTC), the launch has been pushed back due to ongoing analysis of the helium leak detected on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

The decision to extend the postponement was made after careful consideration of the safety and reliability of the spacecraft. NASA and Boeing are working collaboratively to identify and address the root cause of the helium leak before proceeding with the launch.

The helium leak was initially detected during preparations for a previous launch attempt on May 6. The leak was found in the pressurization system..Read more