[Reuters]–The US Boeing announced on the 3rd that it will postpone the launch of the new spacecraft “CST-100 Starliner” to the International Space Station (ISS) due to a system failure.
According to the announcement, an “unexpected valve position display” was detected in the propulsion system during pre-launch preparations. Before the check, I was hit by a heavy thunderstorm.
“Unfortunately, we need to change the Starliner launch schedule,” said John Volmer, launch program manager. “Manned spaceflight is a complex, elaborate and harsh endeavor. Boeing and NASA are working to ensure the safety and integrity of the spacecraft and take the time needed to accomplish its mission. I will go. “
The launch of the Starliner was scheduled for July 30, but the Russian experimental building “Nauka” connected to the ISS injected the engine unexpectedly, causing a problem that the station tilted, and the US Eastern Time It was postponed to 1:20 pm on the 3rd (2:20 am on the 4th, Japan time).
NASA announced that “the next launch will be possible at 12:57 pm EST on the 4th,” but it is not clear at this time whether the launch will take place on the 4th.
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