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Boeing finds new problems with Starliner space capsule and delays first crewed launch

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Boeing was set to launch its first astronauts into space next month. But engineers found flammable tape and problems with the capsule's parachutes. The Starliner program has been plagued by delays.

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  1. NBC New York

    Boeing Further Delays First Starliner Astronaut Mission After Discovering More Issues (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Boeing is further delaying the first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft after discovering additional issues with the capsule, the company announced.

  2. Engadget

    Boeing Starliner's first crewed ISS flight delayed due to technical issues (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Boeing's Starliner was supposed to fly its first crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 21st, but a couple of technical issues has kept the company from pushing through with its plan..

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Boeing finds new problems with Starliner space capsule and delays first crewed launch (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Boeing was set to launch its first astronauts into space next month. But engineers found flammable tape and problems with the capsule's parachutes. The Starliner program has been plagued by delays.

  4. New York Times

    Boeing and NASA Delay Launch of Starliner Astronaut Spacecraft Again (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The Starliner capsule was poised to fly people to orbit in July for the first time. But reviews found problems with its parachutes and its wiring.

  5. Digital Journal

    Boeing's first crewed space launch delayed, again (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Boeing has once again delayed the first crewed flight of its Starliner space capsule after discovering new technical issues, officials said Thursday.The

  6. CBS News

    Boeing orders another delay for first piloted flight of its troubled Starliner spacecraft (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.

  7. Wall Street Journal

    Boeing Delays Astronaut Flight After New Safety Problems Emerge (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The aerospace giant postponed the first crewed mission of Starliner, a space vehicle it has been struggling to prepare for human flight for years.

  8. Digital Trends

    NASA's first crewed test flight of Starliner delayed (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Several new safety issues have come to light, and no date has been set for the next launch effort, Boeing said on Thursday.

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