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Boeing Starliner's First Crewed Flight Delayed Again Due to Computer Glitch

A countdown hold stopped the launch just minutes before liftoff, marking another setback for the long-delayed mission.

  • NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were aboard the spacecraft when the countdown was halted.
  • The issue was traced to a slow-booting card in one of the ground launch sequencer computers.
  • United Launch Alliance engineers are troubleshooting the problem and have scheduled the next launch attempt for Wednesday.
  • This delay follows a series of previous issues, including a helium leak and a faulty valve.
  • Boeing's Starliner aims to join SpaceX's Crew Dragon in transporting astronauts to the International Space Station.
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