Boeing's Starliner faces ongoing delays for crewed space flight
- Boeing's Starliner crewed test flight is delayed indefinitely.
- The launch of the Boeing Starliner astronaut mission to the ISS is now targeted for early June.
- Multiple delays have plagued the Starliner project.
NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance are working to launch the Boeing Starliner astronaut mission to the International Space Station on June 1. The mission teams are fixing issues to ensure a successful launch. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be on this mission. The launch was delayed due to a helium leak in the spacecraft's service module. The teams are working to understand the impact of this issue on the mission. The astronauts are practicing in simulators to prepare for the flight. The launch was originally scheduled for May 6 but was postponed multiple times. The next possible launch date is still being discussed. Safety is a top priority for the launch team, especially with astronauts on board. In 2019, Starliner failed to reach the space station due to a software issue. Another flight in 2022 faced many challenges but successfully reached the station. The upcoming Crew Flight Test mission is focused on development and safety.