A series of problems with the new Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has delayed their return from the International Space Station.
During the 25-hour flight to the International Space Station, the spacecraft experienced several helium leaks and a malfunctioning thruster. Then, when the Starliner arrived on June 6 and attempted to dock at the ISS, four more of the 28 thrusters malfunctioned.
This means only one thruster out of 27 is currently offline. This does not present an issue for the return mission, the spokesperson added.
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