Starliner's Crewed Flight Delayed, New Launch Date Announced
Helium Leak Postpones Saturday Launch
The highly anticipated crewed maiden voyage of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, originally scheduled for a Saturday launch, has been postponed due to a helium leak. NASA has announced a new target launch date, and here's when you can watch the historic event.
New Launch Target Date and Time
The Starliner crewed flight test mission, carrying two NASA astronauts, has been rescheduled for launch on Thursday, August 3, at 1:20 PM EDT from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Reason for Delay
The launch delay was caused by a helium leak from the Starliner propulsion system, which the team detected during pre-launch preparations. The leak has been temporarily patched, and engineers are working to resolve the issue permanently before the new launch date.
Impact on Schedule
The delay will not affect the duration of the Starliner mission. The spacecraft will still spend six days in orbit, conducting tests and demonstrating its capabilities before returning to Earth.
Watch the Launch Live
You can watch the launch of Starliner's first crewed flight live on NASA Television and the agency's website. The broadcast will begin at 12:00 PM EDT on Thursday, August 3.
Historical Significance
The successful launch and return of the Starliner spacecraft will mark a significant milestone for Boeing and NASA. It will pave the way for regular crewed flights to the International Space Station on the company's commercial spacecraft.
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