Boeing's Starliner Launch Attempt Postponed Again

Subtle Valve Issue Scratches Launch

NASA has once again deemed Boeing ready to attempt a crewed Starliner flight, and the launch is scheduled for Saturday. However, Boeing has called off the launch after discovering a problem with a valve. Boeing has fixed and studied the problem, and the launch is now scheduled for the end of the week. This is the first crewed flight of Boeing's new Starliner capsule.

Boeing's Troubles Continue

Boeing, whose commercial plane operations are in disarray, badly needs a win in space for its Starliner. Development hang-ups, test flight problems, and other costly setbacks have slowed Starliner's path to the International Space Station.