Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday Science
NASA and Boeing conducted a hot fire test of the Starliner spacecraft, a crucial step for the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore from the International Space Station. The test, performed with the astronauts on board, fired 27 of the spacecraft's 28 jets to evaluate thruster performance and helium leak rates. Preliminary results indicate all tested thrusters met preflight levels for thrust and chamber pressure. The test also assessed helium supply and leak rates. The successful test confirms the spacecraft's readiness for the astronauts' return journey to Earth.
