Boeing Spacecraft Crew Arrives Safely at ISS After Experiencing More Helium Leaks

This is Boeing’s first successful astronaut launch of its new spacecraft that has been in development for a decade.
Boeing Spacecraft Crew Arrives Safely at ISS After Experiencing More Helium Leaks
Boeing's Starliner capsule, atop an Atlas V rocket, lifts off from launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 in Cape Canaveral, Fla., on June 5, 2024. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
Jacob Burg
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Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6 after experiencing additional helium leaks after takeoff. This is the Starliner’s first astronaut crew launch after more than $5 billion in investments.

Boeing and NASA finally launched the CST-100 Starliner on June 5, capping roughly 10 years of development in a race toward commercial space travel with competitor SpaceX and its Dragon capsule. The flight is a key test mission to demonstrate the spacecraft’s abilities, but it has faced multiple delays since early May due to safety issues, including a helium leak in the propulsion system.

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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.