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Boeing Starliner roll Today! Billions of dollars wasted but never beat SpaceX…
After years of anticipation, the question of when Starliner can ferry humans to orbit may finally be nearing an answer. The prospect of the spacecraft’s maiden crewed flight seems closer than ever before.
However, in reality, this belated endeavor likely won’t alter Boeing’s fortunes in the race to the ISS, particularly when comparing their situation to that of their primary competitor, SpaceX Dragon.
So, what’s the current status of Starliner, and why does it seem improbable for Starliner to surpass Dragon?
Boeing Starliner roll Today! Billions of dollars wasted but never beat SpaceX…Join us as we explore these questions on today’s episode of Great SpaceX.
Here we are in April, a time when just a few months ago, we eagerly anticipated the launch missions of various vehicles, including the highly anticipated first Starliner crew flight, CFT-1. However, once again, this mission has been postponed. Fortunately, this delay isn’t due to technical issues but rather related to the ISS system. According to the latest update from NASA, the earliest possible launch date for this mission is now May 6.
So, is this the final schedule?
Boeing Starliner roll Today! Billions of dollars wasted but never beat SpaceX…Well, I believe this schedule is more certain than previous ones. This confidence stems from an important announcement made by Boeing on April 15. In their tweet, they shared an image of the Starliner positioned on a transport stand. They also confirmed that the Starliner would be transported to the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) on April 16 to be stacked on the Atlas V rocket. Following the stacking process, various other preparations, such as dry dress rehearsals, may be conducted over the next few weeks to ensure readiness for launch on May 6, in accordance with the schedule set by Boeing and NASA.
This development was actually anticipated beforehand. Last month, on March 18, Boeing carried out a two-week fuel load test with Starliner. Since then, no incidents have been reported, suggesting that the process proceeded smoothly. Additionally, from late last year to early this year, Boeing implemented two crucial upgrades to Starliner.
Firstly, they replaced and reinforced the flammable electrical wiring within Starliner to enhance reliability. Secondly, the parachute system underwent repairs following the discovery of several errors, and subsequently, it successfully underwent operational testing. These upgrades signify significant progress, raising hopes that we may soon witness this spacecraft carrying humans into orbit after many years of anticipation.
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