From CNBC: 2024-06-05 12:04:15

Boeing successfully launched its first Starliner flight with NASA astronauts aboard, marking a crucial final test for the spacecraft. The mission to the International Space Station went smoothly, with a planned docking on Thursday. The crew will conduct tests before returning to Earth. This launch follows previous attempts delayed by technical issues.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are flying on Boeing’s Starliner, with Wilmore as commander and Williams as pilot. Both have extensive experience in space missions and military backgrounds. The launch marks a milestone for the Starliner spacecraft and its capabilities.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, carried by the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, is designed for crewed space missions, with the capacity to carry up to four astronauts and research cargo. The capsule is reusable and builds on ULA’s successful history of launches. The mission represents a significant step in NASA’s partnership with Boeing and ULA for space exploration.



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