Why was Boeing Starliner's first crew launch attempt scrubbed? Tory Bruno explains

This is what makes Tory such an asset. Not a single weasel word was used in this announcement and he told us exactly what was wrong and what will be done about it. We need more like him.

I had heard good things about Tory Bruno and was convinced that he’s a straight arrow about 30 seconds in. He delivered a difficult message without arrogance or apologies. Just clear facts, no lame excuses or empty promises.

Tory Bruno is an impressive guy. A CEO who knows in minute detail how his launchers are built and operated. Boeing would benefit a lot from having a guy like Tory as a CEO instead of some schmuck bean counter.

I loved this guy sinced watching him in smarter everyday. Very likable for a CEO. Boeing though, not so much.

The best accident is the one you prevent. In this day and age I commend their procedure focusing on the upmost sustain for life and safety. This is true leadership.

Safety first. Bravo.

Scrubs are common across the aerospace industry. Weather, mechanical, procedural limits are all very common. No need to blow this out of proportion just because it’s boeing as the payload and more importantly there are people up there. Even with the pressure of needing to succeed for Boeing, ULA made the right call because you can always stop and pause rather than take unneeded risk.

Bruno looks as if he knows what he is doing.

Excellent summation. Glad they are following procedure and not discounting safety because of pressure to launch.

It’s a Lockheed Atlas V rocket, one of the most used and tested of all human rated rockets. There is no cause for alarm.

Yeah, we don't want another "go with throttles up" and some 10 cent rubber around some O-ring or valve fails.

Finally, someone who actually knows what is going on.

No one has ever designed a good cryogenic valve. It’s always been a problem. If you could build a better mouse trap, plenty of aerospace companies would buy them.

I like the update also the man who gave it was relatable .

This is The Guy who should be running the Commercial Aircraft Division of Boeing!!! People first kind of guy to create and operate by those flight rules.

The bigger issue here is the supposed trip to Mars. The rocket that would be used for the return trip will be dormant and inaccessable for at least a year, possibly two. What are the chances that it will work after that time? Or that neither the oxidant nor the fuel has evaporated / leaked ?

If it's Boeing, it's not going!

No doubt Tory made the right call to scrub the launch and gave a great explanation of the problem and why the call was made. The reason this scrub is being magnified so much isn't due to this event alone but rather that its another continued delay on a project already years behind schedule. Also contributing to the magnification of ULA's issues is the fact SpaceX has been successful for years transporting folks to and from the ISS reliably and affordably. When the ULA does succeed, it needs to find a cost effective way to compete against SpaceX so it's not looked on as an expensive backup option to SpaceX.

That was a great explanation by Tory Bruno! Thanks Tory for walking us through all the relevant aspects of the valve characteristics and operation! Wow, I was really able to understand exactly what the valve issue was and why the mission was scrubbed with humans on board as opposed to a satellite. Not usually a big deal to remedy when humans are not part of the equation. Tory, you really gave us the ability to gauge the degree of seriousness of this valve issue! It takes all the sensationalism out of this scrub event. Thanks again.

Who on Earth would voluntarily hop aboard a Boeing built spacecraft?