Boeing Starliner Launch Delayed Due to Technical Issue

NASA's Boeing Starliner's first crewed launch was postponed until June 5 due to an automatic abort minutes before liftoff. The exact cause of the abort that triggered just 4 minutes away from launch remains unclear, but an equipment issue was suspected. The delay disappointed NASA and the crews who must now wait for the launch.

Boeing, along with United Launch Alliance and NASA, had the opportunity to launch the Starliner the next day, but they decided to investigate the issue further. The suspected cause of the abort was a faulty computer card in the ground launch sequencer system. The system's redundancy verification was unsuccessful, prompting the delay.

The next launch attempt is scheduled for June 5 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. Starliner, part of a $4.2 billion contract with NASA, has faced multiple delays and setbacks over the years, causing frustration among those involved in the project.