The valve may have exceeded its 200,000 lifetime cycles, pushing the launch into the next week if it needs to be replaced.
Boeing's first crew flight faced another delay due to the valve issue, with stricter rules prohibiting recycling valves for astronaut flights.
United Launch Alliance CEO stated that the valve problem was similar to past issues on Atlas rockets but has stricter rules for crew flights.
NASA's commercial crew program manager acknowledged the tough decision to scrub the launch, ensuring they launch only when ready and safe.
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