Boeing’s first launch to put humans into space was postponed due to a problem with the Atlas V rocket
May 7, 2024
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The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been working with Boeing for some time. space mission He kept working on it. In this context; A capsule
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been working with Boeing for some time. space mission He kept working on it. In this context; A capsule called the Boeing Starliner would carry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), which would be a first for Boeing. Unfortunately, the launch that was supposed to take place last night did not go as expected. didn’t happen.
The Boeing Starliner capsule would be launched on a rocket called Atlas V. The rocket, which has been in use since 2002, 100 percent success rate had. But this time the situation has changed. The inspection conducted minutes before the flight discovered a problem in the Atlas V’s valves. postponement of the launch It was decided.
New launch date not announced
NASA and Boeing announced a new launch date in their statements on the subject. they didn’t explain it. However, it is expected that this launch will be attempted again in the near future, such as today or Friday, May 10. The new launch date will depend on how quickly teams resolve the valve issue. NASA on this topic a newexplanation I will do.
Boeing Starliner launch for the aerospace industry is crucial. Because with this launch, Boeing is now officially part of SpaceX. rival it will have become. For this to happen, however, a successful launch must occur as quickly as possible. Let’s see when this launch will take place.
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Ashley Johnson is a science writer for “Div Bracket”. With a background in the natural sciences and a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe, she provides in-depth coverage of the latest scientific developments.