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There 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. D
by madaxe_again 2y ago
There 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.