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Sounds like there's a problem with the cooling system using more water than expected. If I understood the comms correctly it sounded like they switched to a bac
by dave78 2y ago
Sounds like there's a problem with the cooling system using more water than expected. If I understood the comms correctly it sounded like they switched to a backup system to try to alleviate the issue.
- madaxe_again 2y agoAnd there’s a leak of ullage helium, which they are unable to resolve, so I doubt they will be reentering with the capsule.
- aejm 2y agoThe helium leak was well understood and characterized before this launch attempt, see the last launch attempt. Helium leaks are not uncommon, and can be worked around. Not reentering with this capsule would be a catastrophic failure. They are, unless something actually serious happens, certainly reentering on this capsule.
- madaxe_again 2y agoThere are two additional leaks detected post launch, and they have been unable to stem them, and are down 6 RCS thrusters. I anticipate catastrophic failure. Dunno where you think they’re going to get more helium from.
- Waterluvian 2y agoThe Sun has a bit and it’s also in space.
- kylecazar 2y ago"Starliner’s currently maintaining plenty of helium reserves,” Boeing aerospace engineer Jim May confirmed Thursday morning. "Currently the helium leak is not a safety issue for the crew, the vehicle or the mission.”
- creshal 2y ago"Currently" is doing a lot of work in those statements. (Unlike Boeing quality control, apparently.)
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- hindsightbias 2y ago6 of 28. Looks good to me.