Okay, so heres the tea.
The valve regulates the flow and pressure of liquid oxygen in the rockets upper stage.
That still wasnt enough for some people.
ULA’s Atlas V rocket was returned to its integration facility to replace a valve on the rocket’s upper stage.Photo: ULA
Just to clarify, the valve is on the rocket carrying Starliner rather than the crewed spacecraft itself.
ValveTechs apparent beef, however, is with the company supplying Boeing with valves for its Starliner spacecraft.
ValveTech sought further restrictions on Aerojet Rocketdyne, but the motion was denied.
Thanks.Not sure what to say about this one.
Close to none of it is correct: Not urgent.
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