May 13, 2022
Boeing considers redesigning problematic valve that has kept Starliner from flying NASA astronauts
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: Elon Musk, space travel
Though Boeing may redesign the capsule’s problematic valves before a crewed flight.
With Boeing’s next Starliner crew capsule launch attempt fast approaching, the company is considering redesigning the capsule’s propulsion valves, due to issues that have so far stopped the company from launching crewed flights to the ISS and competing with SpaceX, a report from *CNBC* reveals.
Boeing is developing the Starliner spacecraft thanks to a roughly $5 billion contract it was awarded under NASA’s Commercial Crew program. The next launch attempt, called OFT-2, is scheduled for next Thursday, May 19.