Boeing Loses A Whopping $125M As Spacecraft Gets Stuck In Space
Boeing is facing a loss of $125 million as the Starliner aircraft was forced to extend its stay in space due to back-to-back technical difficulties. The aerospace company's latest quarterly report revealed the new losses, adding to the $1.1 billion already spent on the mission. The eight-day mission was scheduled to end on June 14 but faulty thrusters and helium leaks have caused a delay in return. Boeing and NASA announced in the latest development that the starliner CST-100 was safe for landing, but they decided to run extended tests to ensure maximum safety. A hot fire test and exterior ...