Nuked Hello, my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, we have some news about Boeing’s crewed Starliner launch that you may find interesting. Unfortunately, the launch was delayed once again due to computer issues, causing some frustration for all parties involved.
Boeing, NASA, and the United Launch Alliance made the tough decision to scrub today’s launch less than 4 minutes before liftoff. This setback comes after a series of disappointments, but it’s important to note that the issue was not with Boeing’s crew vehicle itself.
NASA has reported that the ULA is currently investigating why a ground launch sequencer didn’t enter the correct operational configuration, triggering an automatic hold. The issue stemmed from a slow response from one of three redundant launch sequencers used to control pre-launch connections to the rocket.
The teams had hoped to reschedule the launch for tomorrow around noon, but that plan has been postponed as well. NASA has decided to give the team more time for troubleshooting with the faulty equipment, pushing the next potential launch dates to June 5th and 6th.
The mission was intended to take astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams up to the International Space Station for testing and certification of Starliner for future missions. Despite setbacks like a pressure regulation valve issue and a helium leak, NASA remains optimistic about the success of this important mission in collaboration with private companies like Boeing.
