Boeing Starliner Faces Helium Leaks Before ISS Docking
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Boeing's Starliner space capsule, en route to the International Space Station, has encountered two new helium leaks, discovered after reaching orbit. The leaks, affecting the thrusters, were managed by closing two helium valves, ensuring the spacecraft remains stable. This mission marks Starliner's first crewed flight, part of NASA's commercial crew program, and follows previous delays and issues, including earlier helium leaks.
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