Boeing's Starliner Crewed Flight to ISS to Proceed on June 1st Despite Helium Leak

May 27, 2024, 07:19 AM

Boeing's first crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to proceed despite a small helium leak in the Starliner spacecraft. NASA has confirmed that the defect will not delay the mission, which is scheduled for June 1st. Fixing the helium leak would have postponed the Starliner crew test flight for months. Concerns about safety and quality among Boeing employees have surged following recent incidents. Sunita Williams' flight, initially planned for May, has been postponed due to these new issues. Boeing is using duct tape and crossing their fingers to address the leak.