Boeing Starliner Faces Indefinite Delay for First Crewed Mission
Technical issues and safety concerns postpone the spacecraft's launch, with no new date set.
- NASA and Boeing's Starliner was set to launch on May 25 but remains grounded due to a helium leak.
- The mission, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, aims to provide a reliable alternative to SpaceX's Dragon.
- Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were prepared for the mission but now await further instructions.
- Starliner has faced multiple setbacks, including software glitches and mechanical issues, since its inception.
- The delay underscores the inherent challenges and complexities of modern space travel.