Boeing moves Starliner after glitch delays launch

Boeing will move its CST-100 Starliner back to the vertical integration facility Thursday after a long-awaited launch of the spacecraft was again delayed.

The planned August 3 crewless launch was scrubbed after a check indicated valves in the spacecraft’s service module were in the wrong position.

The problem was found during a precautionary check after a severe storm swept through the launch site on Monday.

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Boeing said troubleshooting of the unexpected valve indications done while the Starliner and its Atlas V rocket were still on the launchpad had ruled out a number of read more ⇒

Source:: AirlineRatings.Com

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