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Boeing's Starliner to launch astronauts to ISS on May 6

TechCrunch — April 25, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: Boeing's Starliner is set to launch astronauts to the International Space Station on May 6. The mission marks Starliner's second flight to the ISS after facing delays and over $1.5 billion in costs. NASA's Commercial Crew Program aims to increase astronaut transportation resources. The mission's loss-of-crew probability is 1-in-295, meeting NASA's safety standards. Successful completion will lead to regular missions under the CCP contract.

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    Boeing Starliner launches NASA crew mission to ISS (CNN)
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    Boeing's Starliner set to launch NASA crew to ISS (WIRED)
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    Boeing's Starliner to compete with SpaceX in crewed space flight (XM)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch first crewed flight to ISS (The Straits Times)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch first astronaut mission today (Space.com)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch crewed test flight to ISS (The Indian Express)
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    Boeing loses commercial crew contract to SpaceX after delays (Ars Technica)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch crewed test flight to space station (XM)
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    Boeing test flight to ISS with crew today (CTV News)
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  10. [3.0]
    Boeing Starliner launches with NASA astronauts after delays (Quartz)
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    Boeing aims to redeem reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch (The Guardian)
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    NASA unveils Starliner spacecraft for ISS missions (PINKVILLA)
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    Boeing's Starliner to ferry NASA astronauts to ISS (Mint)
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    Nasa astronauts prepare for Starliner rocket launch (The Irish Sun)
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    Boeing to launch crewed Starliner mission with Wilmore, Williams (Mint)
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    Boeing's Starliner launches first crewed mission to ISS (ScienceAlert)
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    Boeing Starliner set to launch with NASA astronauts (CNN)
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    NASA astronauts ready for Boeing Starliner flight after delays (Space.com)
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    Boeing to launch crewed Starliner to space station (Daily Sabah)
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    Boeing Starliner set for 1st astronaut launch on May 6 (AzerNews.Az)
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    Boeing's Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS (DAWN.com)
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    Starliner test mission set for historic crewed launch (WESH 2 Orlando)
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    Boeing launching astronauts to space in Starliner capsule (PBS NewsHour)
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    Boeing to launch astronauts for NASA in new capsule (The Associated Press)
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    Boeing nears astronaut launch with Starliner capsule (Mint)
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    Boeing to launch astronauts on new Starliner capsule (The Globe and Mail)
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    Boeing to launch astronauts on Starliner to ISS (CTV News)
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    Boeing Starliner to conduct Crew Flight Test on May 6, 2024 (Space.com)
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    Boeing's Starliner set for first crewed flight to ISS (Mashable)
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    Boeing Starliner's crewed test flight on May 7 is crucial (The Hindu)
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    Boeing's Starliner joins crewed US spaceships club (Gulf News)
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    Boeing to launch crewed Starliner spacecraft, competing with SpaceX (The Conversation Indonesia)
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    Boeing sends first astronaut crew to space after delays (CNBCTV18)
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    Astroscale tracks dead rocket; Ariane 6 ready for launch (Ars Technica)
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    Boeing launches first astronaut crew to space after delays (The Straits Times)
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    Boeing Starliner to launch Crewed Flight Test on May 6 (Space.com)
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    Boeing's Starliner set to launch, milestone for commercial spaceflight (The Conversation)
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    Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut test flight on May 6 (Space.com)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch astronauts to ISS next week (Social News XYZ)
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    SpaceX Crew-8 to move Dragon at ISS on May 2 (Space.com)
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    NASA chooses Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Dragon for astronaut missions due to successful tests, contracts, and operational capabilities (Space.com)
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    ISS crew relocates SpaceX Crew Dragon for Boeing Starliner (Digital Trends)
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    Starliner spacecraft to fly astronauts to ISS after delays (Robb Report)
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    Boeing showcases never-made rocket concepts in CGI video (autoevolution)
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    Watch first crewed Starliner launch on May 6, 10:34 p.m (Digital Trends)
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    Boeing Starliner astronauts prep for May 6 launch rehearsal (Space.com)
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    NASA astronauts to fly on Boeing's Starliner to ISS (Gulistan News| Home)
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    Boeing's Starliner faces delays despite NASA funding (Space.com)
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    Boeing's Starliner delays private missions, focuses on NASA flights (Space.com)
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    Boeing's crewed spaceflight to ISS set for May 6 (Deseret News)
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    NASA astronauts prepare for crucial Starliner test flight (Wings)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch crewed mission to ISS (CNN)
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    NASA astronauts prepare for Boeing Starliner launch to ISS (Castanet.net)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch crewed mission to ISS (Space.com)
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    Astronauts prepare for historic ISS launch on Starliner spacecraft (Space.com)
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    NASA astronauts to launch on Boeing Starliner for certification (Space.com)
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    Sunita Williams prepares for third space mission on Starliner (Mint)
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    NASA prepares for crewed Starliner launch on May 6 (Digital Trends)
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    Boeing's Starliner set for test flight to ISS (Ars Technica)
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    Boeing's Starliner to launch crewed mission to ISS (Digital Trends)
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    Boeing's Starliner spacecraft rolls out for ISS mission (Space.com)
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