Last minute issue halts launch of Boeing’s first astronaut flight

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1 min read Last Updated : Jun 01 2024 | 10:25 PM IST


A last-minute problem halted Saturday’s launch countdown for Boeing’s first astronaut flight.


With only a split second to take off Saturday afternoon, there was no time to work the latest trouble and everything was called off.


The launch was previously delayed for leak checks and rocket repairs.


NASA wants a backup to SpaceX, which has been flying astronauts for four years.

First Published: Jun 01 2024 | 5:55 PM IST