Five of Starliner’s reaction control system thrusters — which are used to move the capsule around in orbit — malfunctioned as it was approaching the International Space Station. Helium has also been leaking in the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
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Reusable crew module
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Reaction control system thrusters, orbital maneuvering and altitude control thrusters
The malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks are here.
Launch abort engines
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Ascent cover
Forward heat shield
Reusable crew module
Base heat shield
Service module
Reaction control system thrusters, orbital maneuvering and altitude control thrusters
The malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks are here.
Launch abort engines
Solar array
spacecraft’s service module
Ascent cover
Forward heat shield
Reusable crew module
Base heat shield
Launch abort engines
Solar array
Reaction control system thrusters, orbital maneuvering and altitude control thrusters
The malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks are here.
spacecraft’s service module
Ascent cover
Forward heat shield
Reusable crew module
Base heat shield
Launch abort engines
Solar array
Reaction control system thrusters, orbital maneuvering and altitude control thrusters
The malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks are here.
spacecraft’s service module
Ascent cover
Forward heat shield
Reusable crew module
Base heat shield
Launch abort engines
Solar array
Reaction control system thrusters, orbital maneuvering and altitude control thrusters
The malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks are here.