Boeing calls off historic mission carrying two astronauts minutes before liftoff

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    5 months ago

    While evaluating the helium issue during the lead-up to launch day, engineers also spotted a “design vulnerability” in the propulsion system — essentially identifying a remote scenario in which certain thrusters might fail as the vehicle leaves Earth’s orbit, without a backup method of getting home safely.

    I hadn’t seen this tidbit; that’s kind of horrifying for a Boeing vehicle!