The historic launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which was expected to take place on May 17, has been delayed once again due to a small helium leak found in the service module of the spacecraft.
Starliner Spacecraft and NASA’s Commercial Crew Program
The Starliner spacecraft is designed to rival SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule and is expected to be a crucial component of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The first astronaut crew of the Starliner spacecraft, consisting of Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams, are eagerly awaiting their journey to the International Space Station (ISS).