Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33pm on 01 Jun 2024,Saturday Science
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' third mission to space was called off just minutes before lift-off. The Boeing Starliner, set to launch on its maiden voyage, was "scrubbed" due to a technical glitch detected by the ground launch sequencer. Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, both safe, were prepared for the 10 pm launch from Florida. This marks the second delay for the Starliner, following a previous postponement on May 7. NASA has not announced a new launch time but estimates a 24-hour delay. Williams, who holds records for spacewalks, remains optimistic about the mission.
