Boeing Calls Off First Astronaut Launch Due To Valve Issue On Rocket
It was discovered an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the Atlas rocket started opening and closing, creating a loud buzz.
Boeing was forced to call off its first astronaut launch Monday night. Two NASA test pilots were already strapped into Boeing’s Starliner Capsule for a flight to the International Space Station. However, the countdown was halted just two hours before the planned lift-off. It was discovered an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the Atlas rocket started opening and closing, creating a…