- Boeing Starliner team detects new helium leaks en route to space station, with two additional leaks found on the vehicle
- Helium is crucial for spacecraft thruster systems, but leaks are not expected to impact docking with the space station
- Crew informed of new helium leaks before sleep, with troubleshooting efforts affecting rest time
- Starliner’s historic launch marks Boeing’s first crewed space mission, aiming to rival SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule
- Uncertainty surrounds crew’s stay duration at the space station due to helium leaks, with a possible landing date of June 14
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/06/science/boeing-starliner-new-helium-leaks-scn/index.html
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