After weeks of troubleshooting, NASA and Boeing officials say they better understand the issues plaguing the Starliner spacecraft, but still aren’t ready to name a return date.
tl;dr
Heat building up inside the thrusters may be causing Teflon seals to bulge, restricting the flow of propellant.
I thought the joke was spot on. Those furry engineers seem to be able to spot even the slightest hint of bulging. “Something’s happening there. We should…investigate it.”
I thought the joke was spot on. Those furry engineers seem to be able to spot even the slightest hint of bulging. “Something’s happening there. We should…investigate it.”
Pressure test the seal, you know? Make sure the lube holds up to the friction, and all that