The second drone test of Boeing’s Starliner capsule was canceled due to a technical problem: the same US company announced it in a tweet and said it would soon give new hints about the new endeavor for tomorrow.
The release has already been postponed to July 30 The rotation of the space station International (ISS), caused by unexpected ignition of engines of the Russian Nauka block.
In a statement, Boeing said during pre-launch production, engineers discovered discrepancies about placing a valve in the propulsion system.
“The problem was initially identified during thunderstorm tests at the Kennedy Space Center yesterday.
John Wolmer, vice president and chairman of Boeing’s Business Group Project, said: “We regret what happened today and the need to change the timing of the launch of our Starliner.” Takes time to do.
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