But when they made it to the orbital outpost, engineers discovered a slew of helium leaks and problems with the craft's propulsion system that for months hampered Starliner's return to Earth.

Boeing's losses on its Starliner spacecraft topped $2 billion and counting after a rough year. Last summer, Boeing's first crew flight went awry after part of the capsule's propulsion system ...

After the mission’s end, NASA and Boeing will assess issues of concern — no doubt including the propulsion system glitches — and determine what else needs to be done to certify Starliner for ...

But after software setbacks, parachute concerns, and previous problems with its propulsion system, Boeing's Starliner program is running more than four years behind SpaceX's Dragon crew spacecraft ...

That issue caused additional delays until it finally lifted off. Additional helium leaks in the Starliner's propulsion system were found after launch. During a media teleconference in late June ...

Stich said Boeing is planning a ground test this summer of propulsion system components aimed at validating the company's fixes. On top of Boeing's $2 billion in Starliner charges since 2016 ...

Even prior to launch in early June from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Starliner’s propulsion system was leaking helium. The leak was small and believed to be isolated, but four more were discovered ...

has since surpassed the two-month mark after the Starliner spacecraft experienced helium leaks and propulsion system issues, which Wilmore and Williams became aware of once they docked at the ISS.

The Starliner, which had suffered a series of helium leaks and propulsion issues en route to the ISS in June, made it back to Earth with no major issues — though officials did report an ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Two NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab faulty Starliner capsule will need to return to Earth ...

It will be difficult, however, to fully diagnose the issues with Starliner. The service module, the part of the spacecraft that houses the troubled propulsion system, was jettisoned and burned up ...