Boeing is finally set to attempt a launch of its new Starliner spacecraft, crewed by two NASA astronauts. The inaugural test flight aims to lift off Monday evening.
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deems Boeing’s spacecraft ready for routine operations as part of the federal agency’s Commercial Crew Program. The Starliner would join SpaceX’s Crew Dragon in Administrator Bill Nelson said during a Friday news conference. “That’s why we put two test pilots on board — and of course the résumés of Butch and Suni are extensive.” What to expect If all goes to plan, the crew will board the Starliner capsule and lift off atop an Atlas V rocket Monday night. The spacecraft — carrying the astronauts — will break away from the rocket after reaching orbit and begin firing its own engines.
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