Boeing managers were aware of a leak in the Starliner spacecraft prior to its launch, yet proceeded with the mission.

NASA and Boeing knew about Starliner leak before launch

"The repeated issues with Starliner threaten its future and further damage Boeing’s reputation in the aerospace industry. ...reports indicate that NASA and Boeing managers were aware of a leak in the Starliner spacecraft prior to its launch, yet proceeded with the mission. This decision has..."

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