properties of helium that make it suitable for rockets

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What is Helium and Why is it Used in Rockets?

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft landed safely in the New Mexico desert late on Friday, returning to Earth without any crew. This uncrewed landing is part of tests to ensure the spacecraft is ready for future missions with astronauts. Starliner is being developed as part of NASA’s plan to work with private companies to send astronauts to the International Space Station. Helium…