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Boeing delays first ever astronaut launch due to valve problem

Sky News Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Boeing has called off its first-ever astronaut launch at the final moment after discovering a valve problem in the Atlas V rocket. 
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News video: 'Initiate our scrub and recycle operation': Boeing abandons Starliner launch

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 Boeing called off its first astronaut launch, ferrying two NASA test pilots to the International Space Station, because of a valve problem on its Starliner capsule. But if engineers find a solution quickly, another countdown could be expected in the next 24-hours.

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SpaceX rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts back to Earth docks at ISS [Video]

SpaceX rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts back to Earth docks at ISS

NASA decided using the Boeing Starliner capsule to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth was too risky following a string of technical glitches on their outwards journey.

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NASA preparing mission to bring stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts back to Earth from ISS

Places on NASA’s Crew-9 mission have been reduced to make room for Wilmore and Williams on the return trip.

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