Boeing's Starliner capsule docked with ISS despite thruster issues and helium leaks.

Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, despite last-minute thruster issues and small helium leaks during its first test flight with astronauts. The Starliner, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, initially had one helium leak upon launch and two more emerged shortly after, with four of the capsule's 28 thrusters failing. .

June 06, 2024
62 Articles