Boeing Starliner Reports Repeating 'Pulsing' Sound
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Boeing Starliner Reports Repeating 'Pulsing' Sound
On September 1, 2024, an unusual and persistent 'pulsing' sound emanated from Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the International Space Station (ISS). This development has prompted a thorough investigation by NASA to determine the source and implications of the sound. This article explores the incident in detail, including NASA's response, potential causes, historical context, and broader implications for spaceflight and spacecraft design. Incident Overview On a routine check aboard the ISS, US astronaut Barry Wilmore reported a repetitive 'pulsing' sound coming from the Starliner spacecraft. The sound was described as a rhythmic clanging or sonar-like ping, which drew immediate attention from NASA’s mission control team. This noise was captured in a recording shared by a NASA Space Flight forum member, who noted that it resembled a sonar ping or the unnerving theme from the video game Resident Evil 4. NASA’s ground crew, upon receiving Wilmor…
