Boeing's first astronaut flight halted at the last minute
Boeing is taking another crack at launching astronauts for the first time aboard its new space capsule after a delay for leak checks and rocket repairs. Boeing's first astronaut flight was halted at the last minute due to technical issues. The company's Starliner capsule was carrying two astronauts when the countdown was halted. The launch had previously been delayed due to leak checks and rocket repairs. NASA is seeking a backup to SpaceX, which has been flying astronauts for four years.
Publié : il y a 4 semaines par http://www.facebook.com/FOX29Buffalo, MARCIA DUNN | AP Aerospace Writer dans Travel Science
Two NASA astronauts were strapped into the company’s Starliner capsule and awaiting liftoff when the countdown was halted at three minutes and 50 seconds.
With only a split second to take off Saturday afternoon, there was no time to work the latest trouble and everything was called off.
The launch was previously delayed for leak checks and rocket repairs.
NASA wants a backup to SpaceX, which has been flying astronauts for four years.
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