Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden explained the distinction between a test flight and a space flight, emphasizing that every flight on a new vehicle is considered a test until it is deemed operational. He clarified that the current mission is the initial crewed test flight of the rocket, following two previous test flights that encountered issues.
Regarding the recent concern about a problem in the space suits' fan that controls temperature, Bolden reassured that the issue is not with the vehicle itself but with the suit. Mission control is actively troubleshooting the problem and considering switching to the backup system to ensure the crew's safety.
