The launch of Orbital Flight Test-2 to the International Space Station had to be postponed as the CST-100 Starliner’s propulsion system failed. Several valves did not open as designed during the launch countdown on 3rd August. The valves connect to thrusters that enable abort and in-orbit manoeuvring, NASA said.
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