Boeing has postponed the launch of the first-ever crewed Starliner flight due to major safety issues. Starliner was supposed to take two astronauts to the ISS in July.
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Boeing
Boeing is one of two private companies selected by NASA to fly crewed missions to and from the ISS through the agency's Commercial Crew Program.
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Issues
The firm found issues with the Starliner's wiring and parachute system after in-depth investigations which were carried out last week.
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Launch attempt
If Boeing resolves the safety issues in the coming months, the company may undertake another launch attempt by year-end.
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Crew Flight Test
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, will be a part of Starliner's first crewed flight, which is called Crew Flight Test.