Starliner test mission set for historic crewed launch
WESH 2 Orlando — May 5, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC
Summary: Boeing's Starliner, atop an Atlas V, is set for a historic crewed test mission launch from Cape Canaveral. The spacecraft rolled out at 1 mph on Saturday, with launch scheduled for Monday at 10:34 pm. This mission marks the first time an Atlas V rocket will carry humans. Starliner will provide redundancy for ISS missions alongside SpaceX's Crew Dragon once certified by NASA.
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