Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday Science
NASA faces criticism for overlooking a minor helium leak in the Starliner spacecraft prior to its recent launch. The issue, initially deemed insignificant, escalated into four additional leaks post-launch, rendering one thruster inoperative. This has postponed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the ISS until at least July 2. Despite these setbacks, NASA remains confident in the Starliner's performance and is conducting a thorough review. Boeing, already under scrutiny for safety issues, faces increased pressure to address these leaks, which could impact the future of the Starliner program.
