Boeing's space capsule developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station on Thursday.
Boeing 's Starliner capsule, atop an Atlas V rocket, lifts off from launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. developed more leaks during its first test flight with astronauts as it closed in on the International Space Station on Thursday.capsule already had one small helium leak when it rocketed into orbit Wednesday.
Mission managers pressed ahead for a midday docking with the space station while continuing to monitor the issue. Helium is used to pressurize the fuel lines of Starliner's thrusters, which are essential for maneuvering. Before liftoff, engineers devised a plan to work around any additional leaks in the system. A faulty rubber seal, no bigger than a shirt button, is believed responsible for the original leak.
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