"Additional time is needed to assess (the readiness of the device. -

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), so NASA and Boeing will not take advantage of the launch opportunity scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday - 

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)," TASS reports.

It is noted that the specialists responsible for the start discovered on Monday, August 2, problems related to the engine system.

Despite the fact that a number of possible causes of the detected malfunction have already been excluded, they still want to conduct a complete analysis of what happened. 

Earlier, NASA said that the launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the ISS will take place no earlier than August 3.