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But the vehicle encountered several key issues during the first leg of its trip, including springing helium leaks and experiencing thruster outages, that have delayed its return.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024
Small helium leaks in the craft’s thruster propulsion system have been a concern since shortly after Starliner lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on June 5 with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board.
—Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
These thrusters, which are fairly low-powered, are primarily used for small maneuvers.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024
That valve was replaced, but engineers also discovered a small helium leak in one of Starliner’s thrusters.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 1 June 2024
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024
Small helium leaks in the craft’s thruster propulsion system have been a concern since shortly after Starliner lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on June 5 with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board.
—Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024
These thrusters, which are fairly low-powered, are primarily used for small maneuvers.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024
That valve was replaced, but engineers also discovered a small helium leak in one of Starliner’s thrusters.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 1 June 2024
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“Thruster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thruster. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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thruster
noun
thrust·er
ˈthrəs-tər 
: one that thrusts
especially
: an engine that produces thrust by discharging a jet of fluid or a stream of particles
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