While evaluating the helium issue during the lead-up to launch day, engineers also spotted a “design vulnerability” in the propulsion system — essentially identifying a remote scenario in which certain thrusters might fail as the vehicle leaves Earth’s orbit, without a backup method of getting home safely.

I hadn’t seen this tidbit; that’s kind of horrifying for a Boeing vehicle!

They're saying they're going to try again tomorrow at 12:00. At least it wasn't the rocket or capsule itself, they're saying it was the ground based towers countdown computer system.

Me boarding a 777 on Friday after a very long week of business travel, a true story:

Pilot: "Looks like we'll get to San Jose 30 minutes ahead of schedule"

10 minutes later...

Pilot: "Just waiting for some paperwork before we can leave the terminal"

30 minutes later...

Pilot: "Sorry we can't leave until the maintenance records are updated".

30 minutes later...

Pilot: "We're still waiting for sign-off"

5 minutes later..

Pilot: "By law, we have to allow passengers off the plane as it's been over an hour at the terminal"

I de-board looking for any other flight, but it turns out there are no seats on any other plane in this airport...

Terminal attendant: "They have the paperwork now you can re-board if you wish"

What would you do?

Me: YOLO