Link: Boeing’s Starliner started making a repeating ‘pulsing’ sound yesterday

US astronaut Barry Wilmore reported a repetitive knocking sound aboard the Boeing Starliner to NASA's ground team. The strange noise was discussed during a live communication, captured by a NASA forum member and reported by Ars Technica.

Wilmore requested to configure the communication channel to demonstrate the noise, which he described as emanating from the spacecraft's speaker. A recording played a clanging sound reminiscent of a "sonar ping."

An observer from Earth noted that the sound resembled a sonar ping, sparking various speculations online. Nonetheless, the noise is likely to stem from a mundane source like a feedback loop.

Despite the eerie quality of the sound, neither Wilmore nor the NASA crew expressed overt concern. Comparisons were even drawn to sound themes from popular media such as Resident Evil 4.

The incident occurred as the Starliner is set to return to Earth unmanned on September 6th. Meanwhile, astronauts, including Wilmore, will remain on the ISS until their scheduled return next year.

This event underscores the complexities and unexpected occurrences during space missions. It highlights the ongoing challenges and adventures faced by astronauts in space #

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