07:08 AM EDT, 05/22/2024 (MT Newswires) -- NASA has again postponed the launch of the crewed test flight of Boeing's ( BA ) Starliner to give additional time for further assessment of a small helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday, citing a statement from the agency.

The launch for the flight test carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station was planned for no earlier than 3:09 p.m. EDT on May 25.

Earlier this month, NASA said the pressure testing performed on May 15 on the ship's helium system showed "the leak in the flange is stable and would not pose a risk at that level during the flight."

NASA said the teams held meetings to evaluate "flight rationale, system performance, and redundancy" and added that there is "still forward work in these areas, and the next possible launch opportunity is still being discussed."

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