Boeing's Starliner to launch first crewed flight to ISS
The Straits Times — May 6, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC
Summary: Boeing's Starliner capsule, designed for crewed missions to the ISS, is set for its first crewed test flight with NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams. The spacecraft faced delays and issues since its debut in 2019, including a software glitch and a postponed launch due to a valve problem. The first crewed mission was initially planned for 2021 but faced delays.
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